How to travel from Key West to Houston, United States of America

The distance between Key West and Houston is around 1,344 miles (2,163km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Key West to Houston by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Key West (EYW) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $505
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Miami International Airport and then to Houston.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Houston.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Distance1,344 miles (2,163km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Key West and Houston

There are several options for getting from Key West to Houston by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $505.

The distance between Key West and Houston is around 1,344 miles (2,163km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 909 miles (1,463km)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Key West and Houston by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Key West to Houston is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $505.

The cheapest way to travel between Key West and Houston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Key West and Houston. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Key West and Houston. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Key West to Houston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caroline & Grinnell and Miami International Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Key West and Houston. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Key West and Houston. Flights depart from Key West (EYW) and arrive at Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Key West to Houston. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Key West to Houston typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Key West (EYW) and and arrive into Houston Hobby Apt (HOU).

The closest major airport to Houston is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (HOU) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (IAH) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Key West and Houston. The distance is around 1,344 miles (2,163km) by road and it will take around 22h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Key West to Houston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $505.

How do I get from Key West to Houston

Compare travel optionsbetween Key West and Houston

Transport options from Key West to Houston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 25m
$505
hourly2,172km (1,349 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
$185
once daily2,308km (1,434 miles)
Drive
22h 40m
$135
on demand2,163km (1,344 miles)

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Airports near Houston

The following major airports near Houston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Houston
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (25km) from Houston
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83 miles (134km) from Houston