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

The distance between Orlando and Key West is around 322 miles (518km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orlando to Key West 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 Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

Allegiant Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Miami International Airport and then to Key West.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $34

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Miami Amtrak Station then take the bus to Big Pine Key and then to N Roosevelt & 6th Street.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $81
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance390 miles (627km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orlando and Key West

There are several options for getting from Orlando to Key West by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $34 and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Orlando and Key West is around 322 miles (518km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276 miles (444km)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Orlando and Key West by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orlando to Key West is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Orlando and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $34 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Orlando and Key West. We recommend that you fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orlando and Key West. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orlando to Key West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tupperware, Miami International Airport, Key West and Whitehead & Eaton. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Flixbus USA and Red Coach run regular bus services between Orlando and Key West. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Orlando and Key West. Flights depart from Orlando Sanford (SFB) and arrive at Key West (EYW). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Orlando and Key West with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Allegiant Air fly between Orlando and Key West. Flights depart from Orlando Sanford (SFB) and and arrive into Key West (EYW). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Orlando to Key West typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Orlando Sanford (SFB) and and arrive into Key West (EYW).

The closest major airport to Key West is Key West International Airport (EYW) (EYW) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Key West. Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) (RSW) 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 Orlando and Key West. The distance is around 390 miles (627km) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orlando to Key West is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around $200.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orlando and Key West

Transport options from Orlando to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 45m
$200
every 2 hours518km (322 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
$280
once daily552km (343 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
$34
every 20 mins644km (400 miles)
Bus via Fort Lauderdale8h 55m
$64
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 50m
$81
once daily694km (431 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
$39
on demand627km (390 miles)

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Airports near Key West

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

EYW
Key West International Airport (EYW)
International Airport
Distance
1 miles (2km) from Key West
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
126 miles (204km) from Key West
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
International Airport
Distance
136 miles (219km) from Key West