What is the distance between Jacksonville and Fort Walton Beach?

About 296 miles (477 km) separate Jacksonville and Fort Walton Beach.

Jacksonville to Fort Walton Beach from $39 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 24

TomorrowAug 25

TueAug 26

from $47

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from $50

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from $50

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from $57

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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 26 at 8:05am
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 3:35pm
Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
Destination location: Shell
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 26 at 4:15pm
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:50pm
Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
Destination location: Shell
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 35m
Departure time: August 26 at 4:15pm
Departure city: Jacksonville
Departure location: Jacksonville Bus Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:50pm
Destination city: Fort Walton Beach
Destination location: Shell
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 7h 35m

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Bus Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66

Average bus trip duration7h 35m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:05am

Distance296 miles (477 km)

Latest bus departure4:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,199 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,216 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Jacksonville to Fort Walton Beach Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/22

$42

08/23

$42

Today

$42

08/25

No data

08/26

$39

08/27

$42

08/28

$42

08/29

$49

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $116 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-08-26.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Jacksonville and Fort Walton Beach!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Jacksonville to Fort Walton Beach.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Jacksonville to Fort Walton Beach that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Jacksonville, FL to Fort Walton Beach: Trip Overview

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