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How to get fromPhoenix to Panama City Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Panama City Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane PHX - ECP
    6h 28m
    $150–525

  2. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane PHX - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    $95–357

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 9m
    $298–469

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 56m
    $472–1,213

  5. Drive  1,752.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Panama City Beachcar car 1,752.7 mi
    29h 9m
    $320–462

  6. Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane PHX - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    7h 37m
    $105–466

  7. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane PHX - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Panama City Beachcar car
    9h 4m
    $127–516

Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,568.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Panama City Beach via El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 37h 9m.

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