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How to get from Key West to Miami
The drive from Key West to Miami along the Overseas Highway (US-1) takes about 3 h 30 to 4 h without stops. Flights from Key West to Miami take about 1 h, and Greyhound buses take about 4 to 4 h 30. There is no train.
Best option: Car. Driving the Overseas Highway across the Keys is the main attraction of the trip and lets you stop on the way.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car US-1 Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys to Florida City, then the Florida Turnpike or US-1 to Miami | about 3 h 30 – 4 h | fuel; no tolls on US-1 in the Keys, Turnpike tolls near Miami | Mostly two lanes with heavy weekend traffic; one-way rental drop-off fees may apply. | |
| flight Direct flights from Key West International (EYW) to Miami International (MIA) | about 1 h flying time | several a day | about $80–250 | Check current schedules; often used as a connection to onward flights. |
| bus Greyhound buses from Key West to Miami | about 4 – 4 h 30 | one or two a day | about $25–50 | Book ahead; check the Miami stop location. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Stop at the Seven Mile Bridge, Bahia Honda State Park and Islamorada on the way.
- Avoid Friday afternoons southbound and Sunday afternoons northbound, when traffic is heaviest.
- Ferries from Key West go to Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island, not to Miami.
- Rental cars picked up in Miami and dropped in Key West often carry a one-way fee.
Common questions
How long is the drive from Key West to Miami?
About 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours for roughly 260 km along US-1, the Overseas Highway, without stops. The road is mostly two lanes, so slow traffic and weekend congestion can add an hour or more. Most people take longer, stopping at Bahia Honda, Marathon or Islamorada along the way.
Is there a ferry from Key West to Miami?
No. Passenger ferries from Key West run to Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island on Florida's Gulf coast, not to Miami. Between Key West and Miami your options are driving, flying from Key West International to Miami International, or taking a Greyhound bus along the Overseas Highway.
What is the cheapest way from Key West to Miami?
The Greyhound bus is usually cheapest, at about $25–50 one way if booked ahead, taking around 4 to 4 hours 30. Driving a rental car can be cheap when shared, but one-way drop-off fees between Key West and Miami can be high. Flights are fastest but usually the most expensive.
Can I visit Key West as a day trip from Miami?
Many tours offer it, but it means seven to eight hours on the road for a few hours in Key West. It works if you mainly want the drive across the Keys. To see Duval Street, the sunset at Mallory Square and the old town properly, staying at least one night is better.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.