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

The distance between Raleigh and Key West is around 922 miles (1,484km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Raleigh to Key West by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $445
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Bus

Take the bus to Miami and then to Key West.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance955 miles (1,537km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Key West

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Key West by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $445.

The distance between Raleigh and Key West is around 922 miles (1,484km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797 miles (1,283km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Raleigh and Key West by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Key West is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $445.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Raleigh and Key West. We recommend that you take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Raleigh and Key West. It typically takes around 24h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Key West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Miami, Key West and Whitehead & Eaton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 55m.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Raleigh and Key West. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Raleigh to Key West. We recommend that you take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Raleigh and Key West. The distance is around 955 miles (1,537km) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Key West is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $445.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Key West

Transport options from Raleigh to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
$445
twice daily1,692km (1,051 miles)
Train to Greensboro, Fly5h 35m
$540
5 times a day1,487km (924 miles)
Bus to Greenville, Fly5h 40m
$365
once daily1,651km (1,026 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
$545
5 times a day1,484km (922 miles)
Bus
24h 55m
$145
once daily1,752km (1,089 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
$95
on demand1,537km (955 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