What is the cheapest way to get from Destin to Punta Gorda?

The cheapest way to get from Destin to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Destin to Punta Gorda?

The fastest way to get from Destin to Punta Gorda is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 51m and costs $200 - $650.

How far is it from Destin to Punta Gorda?

The distance between Destin and Punta Gorda is 457 miles. The road distance is 476.2 miles.

How do I travel from Destin to Punta Gorda without a car?

The best way to get from Destin to Punta Gorda without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $220 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Destin to Punta Gorda?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Destin to Punta Gorda, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Destin and Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda is 1h ahead of Destin. It is currently 12:51 PM in Destin and 1:51 PM in Punta Gorda.

Can I drive from Destin to Punta Gorda?

Yes, the driving distance between Destin to Punta Gorda is 476 miles. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Destin to Punta Gorda.

Where can I stay near Punta Gorda?

There are 648+ hotels available in Punta Gorda.

Destin to Punta Gorda - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Destin to Punta Gorda by plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ft. Myers, taxi
best
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane VPS - RSW
2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta Gordataxi
4h 51m
$208–620
Drive 473.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Destin to Punta Gordacar 473.4 mi
9h 9m
$87–125
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Arcadiabus
3. Take the taxi from Arcadia to Punta Gordataxi
10h 39m
$224–285
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane VPS - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
7h 50m
Taxi, bus via Crestview
1. Take the taxi from Destin to McDonald's - Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from McDonald's - Crestview to Billar El Mexicano - Arcadiabus
3. Take the taxi from Billar El Mexicano - Arcadia to Punta Gordataxi
11h 11m
$219–369
Taxi, bus, Amtrak Thruway
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
15h 12m

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

57Weekly Planes

4h 49mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Destin to Punta Gorda.

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Distance: 454.4 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Destin, FL, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Destin to Punta Gorda. However, you can take the taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Punta Gorda. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Arcadia, then take the taxi to Punta Gorda.

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