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.
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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Fly from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Southbound.
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Take the bus to Miami Kendall.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 1h 10m | $325 | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | $54 | twice daily | 258km (160 miles) |
Bus via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30 | 4h 50m | $32 | once daily | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | $16 | on demand | 252km (157 miles) |
Greyhound USA
American Airlines
Miami Dade Transit
The following major airports near Miami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.