How to travel from Virgina Beach to Key West, United States of America

The distance between Virgina Beach and Key West is around 1,047 miles (1,685km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Virgina Beach 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 Norfolk (ORF) to Key West (EYW).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $625
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Richmond then Miami and then to Key West.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port of Key West.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Distance1,131 miles (1,820km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Virgina Beach and Key West

There are several options for getting from Virgina Beach to Key West by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $190 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $625.

The distance between Virgina Beach and Key West is around 1,047 miles (1,685km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 977 miles (1,572km)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Virgina Beach and Key West by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Virgina Beach to Key West is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx $625.

The cheapest way to travel between Virgina Beach and Key West, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Virgina Beach and Key West. We recommend that you fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Key West (EYW). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Virgina Beach and Key West. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Virgina Beach to Key West. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Richmond, Miami, Key West and Whitehead & Eaton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Virgina Beach and Key West. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Virgina Beach and Key West. Flights depart from Norfolk (ORF) and arrive at Key West (EYW) - via Charlotte (CLT). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Virgina Beach to Key West. There is however a flight that goes via Charlotte (CLT). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Virgina Beach to Key West typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Norfolk (ORF) 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 Virgina Beach and Key West. The distance is around 1,131 miles (1,820km) by road and it will take around 19h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Virgina Beach to Key West is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around $625.

How do I get from Virgina Beach to Key West

Compare travel optionsbetween Virgina Beach and Key West

Transport options from Virgina Beach to Key West
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
$625
every 2 hours1,685km (1,047 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$190
once daily2,190km (1,361 miles)
Drive
19h 35m
$110
on demand1,820km (1,131 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