Getting Around
Meet Your New Playground — Northwest Florida
With Northwest Florida’s robust and comprehensive transportation network, the only time you’ll get lost is watching the Gulf Coast waves crash against the shore. The nation-spanning Interstate 10 makes it easy to reach destinations across Northwest Florida, which means you can reach any of the region’s hundreds of beaches in under three hours. Don’t feel like driving? Multiple private and public transportation options are ready to pick you up. And with two international airports and several regional airports, living on the Emerald Coast means you’ll never miss a holiday with friends and family again.
- Airports
- Roads & Highways
- Public Transportation
Northwest Florida Knows No Bounds
Ready to get up and go? All our commercial airports in Northwest Florida open up the world to you. Covering our region, you can take a flight through Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Pensacola or Panama City Several regional and executive airports also lend support to those traveling for business and pleasure.
Quick Access to Your New Favorite Thing
Living in Northwest Florida means you have access to an entire region of hiking, kayaking, surfing, spelunking and other activities. U.S. Interstate 10 can take you from Pensacola to Tallahassee in under 3 hours and stretches all the way to Los Angeles, California. Florida was also ranked as the #5 Best State for Road Conditions by Consumer Affairs.
Public transportation options throughout Northwest Florida’s 15 counties allow commuters to kick back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. Escambia County Transit provides reliable and ADA compliant transportation to more than 1.5 million annual passengers throughout the region. The transit authority also operates a seasonal trolley in the Pensacola Beach area from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In Okaloosa County, EC Rider provides commuters with safe and affordable transportation from Crestview to Fort Walton Beach.
Tools & Resources
County Profiles
Northwest Florida’s diverse counties offer a range of living experiences.
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Whether you’re looking for extreme watersports, a scenic walk through a forest or a quiet evening of small-town shopping, you can find it in Northwest Florida.
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