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

The distance between Phoenix and Key West is around 1,963 miles (3,158km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Phoenix to Key West 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time5h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $605
Operated by

American Airlines

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2
4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Newark, Miami then Big Pine Key and then to N Roosevelt & Home Depot.

  • Duration4 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $550
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance2,518 miles (4,053km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and Key West

There are several options for getting from Phoenix to Key West by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $550 and will take around 4 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $605.

The distance between Phoenix and Key West is around 1,963 miles (3,158km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,923 miles (3,095km)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Phoenix and Key West by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phoenix to Key West is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx $605.

The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $550 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and Key West. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and Key West. It typically takes around 4 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Phoenix to Key West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newark, Miami, Big Pine Key and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4 days 1h.

Greyhound USA and Key West Transit run regular bus services between Phoenix and Key West. Buses run once daily and take around 4 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Phoenix and Key West. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at Key West (EYW) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5h 5m.

There is no direct flight from Phoenix to Key West. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Phoenix to Key West typically takes around 5h 5m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) 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 Phoenix and Key West. The distance is around 2,518 miles (4,053km) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to Key West is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around $605.

How do I get from Phoenix to Key West

Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and Key West

Transport options from Phoenix to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 30m
$605
every 2 hours3,158km (1,963 miles)
Bus
4 days 1h
$550
once daily6,632km (4,121 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
$250
on demand4,053km (2,518 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