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

The distance between Key West and Washington is around 1,034 miles (1,663km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Key West to Washington 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

Fly from Key West (EYW) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Miami International Airport then take the train to Washington Union Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance1,212 miles (1,950km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Key West and Washington

There are several options for getting from Key West to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $160 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Key West and Washington is around 1,034 miles (1,663km).

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Key West and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Key West to Washington is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Key West and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Key West and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Key West (EYW) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Key West and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Key West to Washington. 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 8h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Key West and Washington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Key West and Washington. Flights depart from Key West (EYW) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Key West and Washington with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly between Key West and Washington. Flights depart from Key West (EYW) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from Key West to Washington typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Key West (EYW) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) 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 Washington. The distance is around 1,212 miles (1,950km) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Key West to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around $235.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Key West and Washington

Transport options from Key West to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
$235
hourly1,663km (1,034 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
$505
hourly1,783km (1,108 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
$175
once daily2,182km (1,356 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 3h
$160
twice daily2,138km (1,329 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
$120
on demand1,950km (1,212 miles)

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Airports near Washington

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

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington