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

The distance between Key West and Miami is around 136 miles (219km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Key West to Miami by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Southbound.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Flight time49min
  • Typical cost
    $325
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Bus

Take the bus to Miami Kendall.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $54

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Drive

Drive to Miami.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance157 miles (252km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Key West and Miami

There are several options for getting from Key West to Miami by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $32 and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $325.

The distance between Key West and Miami is around 136 miles (219km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129 miles (208km)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Key West and Miami by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Key West to Miami is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx $325.

The cheapest way to travel between Key West and Miami, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $32 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Key West and Miami. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Southbound. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Key West and Miami. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Key West to Miami. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caroline & Grinnell, Miami Kendall and Dadeland North Stat.Rail Northbound. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Flixbus USA, Key West Transit and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Key West and Miami. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Key West to Miami. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Southbound. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Miami is Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Miami. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) 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 Miami. The distance is around 157 miles (252km) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Key West to Miami is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around $325.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Key West and Miami

Transport options from Key West to Miami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 10m
$325
hourly219km (136 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
$54
twice daily258km (160 miles)
Bus via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM304h 50m
$32
once daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
$16
on demand252km (157 miles)

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Airports near Miami

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

MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (9km) from Miami
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
21 miles (33km) from Miami
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
63 miles (102km) from Miami