Panama City, Florida

Panama City, FL
Traveling Information Page

Population: 36,417
Elevation: 33 feet above sea level
Location:  Located on the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle
Land Area: 20.5 square miles
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it's noon in Panama City, it's 1:00pm in New York City and 11:00am in Los Angeles

Getting Here By Car:

From the North:
Highways 231, 331, and 79 lead directly to the Gulf of Mexico and Panama City Beach. All highways easily access Interstate 10.

From the West:
Hwy 98 provides a scenic route into Panama City Beach, or take I-10 eastbound to Hwy 331, 79 or 231.

From the East:
Hwy. 98 will bring you to the beach, or take I-10 westbound to Hwy 231, 79 or 331.

Getting Here By Air:

Bay County Airport
3173 Airport Road
Panama City FL 32405
850-763-6751
Approximately ten minutes from the beaches, the Panama City - Bay County International Airport is conveniently located for visitors to Panama City Beach. The art-deco facility offers a spacious departure lounge, ample seating and a panoramic view of the airfield.  Additional services include ground transportation services, rental car agencies, long and short-term parking facilities. The airport is served by many of the major airline connection carriers as well as certain regional airlines.  

Getting Here By Train: 
Panama City is not serviced by Amtrak

Getting Here By Bus: 

Greyhound
917 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
850-785-6111

Ground Transportation:
The airport, as well as the city itself, is also served by most of the major car rental companies.  Taxi and limousine service is available. 

Getting Around:
The easiest way to get around town is by either personal or rental car.  Parking is available.