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How to get fromSan Diego to Panama City Beachby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane SAN - ECP
    6h 8m
    $192–636

  2. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SAN - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 39m
    $145–536

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $350–625

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Panama City Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $642–1,378

  5. Drive 2,074.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Panama City Beachcar car 2,074.6 mi
    33h 16m
    $379–547

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane SAN - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Panama City Beachcar car
    7h 22m
    $149–578

  7. Fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane SAN - DHN
    2. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Panama City Beachcar car
    8h 35m
    $172–635

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,868.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Panama City Beach, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Panama City Beach via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Panama City Beach Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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