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

The distance between Richmond and Key West is around 1,068 miles (1,718km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Richmond to Key West by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Miami and then to Key West.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Distance1,102 miles (1,773km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Key West

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Key West by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $165 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $280.

The distance between Richmond and Key West is around 1,068 miles (1,718km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932 miles (1,500km)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Richmond and Key West by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Key West is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $280.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and Key West. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond 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 1 day 4h.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Key West. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Richmond and Key West. The distance is around 1,102 miles (1,773km) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Key West is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $280.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Key West

Transport options from Richmond to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 40m
$280
every 20 mins1,833km (1,139 miles)
Train to Newport News, Fly5h 45m
$715
twice daily1,806km (1,122 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
$540
6 times a week1,718km (1,068 miles)
Train to Alexandria, Fly6h 30m
$245
every 20 mins1,882km (1,170 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
$165
once daily2,000km (1,243 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
$110
on demand1,773km (1,102 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