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How to get fromSumter to Fort Walton Beachby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sumter to Fort Walton Beach by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CLT - VPS
    6h 14m
    $110–466

  2. Bus to Columbia, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CAE - VPS
    7h 19m
    $84–376

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    16h 21m
    $222–315

  4. Drive 509.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sumter to Fort Walton Beachcar car 509.7 mi
    10h 32m
    $93–135

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane CLT - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $184–504

  6. Bus to Columbia, fly to Pensacola International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane CAE - PNS
    3. Take the taxi from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Fort Walton Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $158–424

  7. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane CLT - ECP
    3. Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Fort Walton Beachcar car
    7h 27m
    $95–450

  8. Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CHS - VPS
    10h 32m
    $118–459

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sumter to Fort Walton Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 583.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Sumter, SC, USA and Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sumter to Fort Walton Beach. However, you can take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, walk to Trade St & Graham St, take the line 34 bus to Transit Center- Bay A, walk to Transit Center- Bay V, take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Camden, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Fort Walton Beach.

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