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Search Flights from Panama City to Boston

Popular Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1879 Km

Transportation to Airport from Panama City City Center

Bay County Airport

Panama City, is one of the biggest and most touristic cities of Florida. The urban transportation network of the city is very developed. However, taxi, car rental, transfer, limousine and shuttle rather than the means of public transportation are more commonly used for travelling to the airport from the city center. By choosing one of these alternatives you can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 45 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is the first choice of both domestic and foreign tourists especially for short distances in Panama City. The most important reason is that taxi is a faster option compared to the means of public transportation. It is also very easy to find a taxi in the city. You can get on a taxi for travelling to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from the city center within the shortest time. The amount you need to pay for this travel will vary according to your location and distance but it will probably cost 60-75 dollars. You can also benefit from Towncar and Uber taxi services which offer more budget-friendly travel or you can share your taxi with other passengers travelling to the airport. In addition, there are private shuttles and limousines providing transportation between Panama City and Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. The vehicles of some limousine and shuttle companies offer service as taxi. Wherever you are in Panama City, you can call a taxi from one of the following taxi companies; Red Cabs of Panama City (+185007332227), H2O Shuttle Taxi and Limo (+18507082870) and Emerald Taxi (+18507922546). You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in 40-45 minutes by calling a taxi from one of these companies.

Car Rental

There are more options in terms of car rental companies in Panama City compared to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport. However, if you want to choose a company which has an office both in Panama City and at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are among the companies that you can choose. You can make a pre-reservation wherever you are in the world since most of these companies are international car rental companies. In this way, you can rent a car for a more affordable cost if you plan your travel in advance. You can reach Northwest Florida Beaches Airport in about 40-45 minutes through State Hwy 388 and FL-77 S or US-98 E with the car you will rent in Panama City.

Airport Information

Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is of vital importance thanks to being the first airport built after the September 11 attacks that took place in the United States of America, is located in the north of Panama City, which is one of the most crowded cities of Florida. Northwest Florida Beaches Airport, which is located 30 kilometers away from the city center of Panama City, is also close to West Bay. On May 22, 2010, Northwest Florida Beaches Airport (ECP) replaced Panama City-Bay County Airport (PFN) located 5 km northwest of Panama City. It began offering service on May 23, 2010. Airline companies that organize flights to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport are Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Express. You can directly fly to Northwest Florida Beaches Airport from Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas-Love, Houston-Hobby, Nashville, Austin, Chicago-Midway, St. Louis and Houston-Intercontinental airports of the USA. Since Northwest Florida Beaches is an international airport, it offers many services for its passengers: Free internet access, ATM and bank services, souvenir shops and duty-free shops, VIP and lounges, restaurants, cafes and bars, tourist information offices etc.

Transportation to Boston City Center from Airport

Logan Intl. Airport

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels. 

Weather in Boston

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SundayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC

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