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1. Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

2. Key West Day Trip from Miami Beach with Activities

3. Florida Key West Self-Driving Tour (Overseas Highway, 7 Mile Bridge)

4. Florida Keys Nature & History Tour from Key West

5. Full-Day Tour of Florida Keys Including Aquarium Encounters from Key West

6. Self-Guided Audio Tour in Florida Keys

7. Key West with Glass Bottom Boat Cruise

8. 1 Day Key West Tour from Miami Florida

9. Ultimate Florida Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

10. Private Tour of Florida Keys from Marathon to Key West

11. ULTIMATE Key West Dolphin Watch and other boat options

12. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood: Key West Full-Day Tour in Luxury Coach Bus

13. Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options+Miami Airport

14. Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options & Hotel Pick

15. Sun, Snorkel & Sip : Key West Day Trip from Miami

16. Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Bus Tour w/ 6 hours of free time in KW

17. Miami: Key West day trip with optional boating activities

18. Miami Small Group Tour from Fort Lauderdale w/Millionaire's Row

19. Full day tour of The Florida Keys - Key Largo Islamorada Key West

20. Enchanting Key West Tour in a Small Group from Miami

21. Key Largo and Islamorada Private Tour by Cabriolet Bus

22. Full-Day Key West Tour and Coral Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

23. Key West: The Conch Republic Come Alive

24. Florida Audio Tour Bundle - 3 Private Sightseeing Tours

25. Private Full-Day Tour of Florida Keys from Miami Key Largo to Key West

26. Cruise Through Key West's Black History Audio Tour

27. Small-group private Key West tour with expert guide

28. 3-Day Miami Beach with Miami Bus/Boat Tour, Everglades and Keywest boat Tour

29. Overseas Highway & Florida Keys Audio Tour Guide

30. Ft Lauderdale to Key West with Optional Activities

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Welcome to Key West Express

Welcome to the Key West Express Bus Tour Company website! When it comes to Miami to Key West bus tours, we are the leader in luxury coach touring and transportation from Miami down the scenic Overseas Highway to the Lower Keys and Key West. Key West Express is a State of Florida Department of Transportation Licensed Tour Operator, and we have been helping visitors enjoy Miami, the Florida Keys, and Key West for over a decade. Every year, more than 50,000 passengers board our clean, comfortable coaches. Besides being the best way to take a very scenic and enjoyable day tour from Miami along the Keys to Key West, coach travel is the most efficient and cost-effective transportation choice for journeys along the southernmost section of historic US Highway 1, also known as the Overseas Highway.

The Key West Express is the ultimate way to experience the awe-inspiring beauty and amazing engineering of the Overseas Highway. Spanning the entire 2,369 miles of the East Coast of the United States, Highway 1 is America’s longest north-south road, and the 127-mile stretch that threads the blue waters and lush tropical landscapes of the Florida Keys is legendary among the country’s scenic byways. You will cross open water on more than forty bridges including the amazing Seven Mile Bridge and traverse Keys both inhabited and uninhabited on the journey to the unique and historic tropical paradise of Key West. The Florida Keys are truly a different world, a place of blue waters, white sand, tropical foliage and the legendary haunts of explorers, pirates, smugglers, pioneers and adventurers from the earliest days of American history. A road trip through the Keys on the Overseas Highway is a unique and wonderful experience and the Key West Express is the only way to go if you really want to relax and fully take in the sights.

Miami to Key West Bus Tours

Our Miami to Key West bus tours start with a free morning pick up from most major Miami hotels. Board one of our modern touring coaches and grab a soft comfortable seat for the 4-hour drive down the Keys. Settle in with your favorite travel accessories - camera, smartphone, tablet, snacks, reading material - as the coach rolls south out of the Miami suburbs and through the Southern Everglades on US Highway 1. When you hit Key Largo and see blue water on both sides of the coach, you are on the famous Overseas Highway. Feel free to immerse yourself in the view because our luxury coaches not only offer comfort and convenience: the experienced professional driver at the wheel makes the Key West Express the absolute safest way to add a Key West side-trip to your Miami visit.

Gaze at the scenery, take photos, use the onboard WiFi to browse the Internet, or simply relax in air-conditioned bliss while listening to the narrated tour and enjoying the ride free of the responsibilities of driving. The reward at journey’s end is a fun afternoon in Key West, where you arrive rested and ready to enjoy the island free of any stress or worries about transportation back to Miami. Tour historic landmarks such as the Southernmost Point, Mel Fisher’s Treasure Hunting Museum, Ernest Hemingway’s House, Fort Zachary Taylor, and more. Combine your bus tour with a water activity like snorkeling, parasailing, a jet ski tour, or a glass-bottom boat ride. Shop, dine, party and play the afternoon away in America’s Caribbean, then return to Miami in the evening refreshed.

Key West Tours for Everyone!

Whether you are looking for a quick day trip, want to stay in Key West for a few days, or simply need efficient one-way transport to the island, a coach tour is a perfect choice. At about 4 hours each way, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included, travel by coach compares very favorably with the time it takes to reach Miami International Airport, clear security, and deal with the other hassles associated with flying to Key West. And besides the great sightseeing, a bus ride is just a lot of fun in general. Enjoy spacious seating, snacking and resting at your leisure, chatting with friends, meeting new people, and learning a lot about the history and culture of the Keys.

The Key West Express is your number one choice for Miami to Key West bus tours. Our 100% secure online booking system makes reserving your seat fast and easy. Our friendly customer service and perfect safety record have given the Key West Express Bus Tour Company a reputation for producing satisfied riders. Grab your tickets now to tour the Keys in style aboard the Key West Express!

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1-Day Fort Lauderdale to Key West Bus Tour

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6 Hours in Key West

Enjoy a Stress-Free Bus to Key West From Fort Lauderdale

Visit a bucket list destination on this Fort Lauderdale to Key West shuttle. Escape to this tropical oasis surrounded by white-sand Caribbean beaches, pristine water, colonial-style architecture, watersports, and great entertainment. This convenient bus transportation will take you from Fort Lauderdale into the heart of Key West, crossing over the renowned 7-Mile Bridge. All you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the views. Our main pick-up location also has convenient parking so there’s nothing you need to worry about!

Trip Details

Adults $109 – $119
Children (ages 3-17) – $99
Infants (under 3 years) – Free
Book online – SAVE $5
Front seat upgrade $29 – Do you want to sit in the front row on the bus? It’s only $29 extra. You’ll be first off and enjoy the best view. Availability is limited so reserve now

Departure time

We provide a free shuttle service from Fort Lauderdale hotels. The pick-ups start at 5:30 AM.

Meeting point

We provide a free shuttle service from Fort Lauderdale hotels. The pick-ups start at 5:30 AM, for detailed times click here .
Main pick-up point: The Embassy Suites Hotel at 5:40 AM. The address is 1100 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

Availability

Monday to Sunday, year-round

16 hours 30 minutes

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Bus features.

Comfortable seats
Airconditioning
Panoramic windows
Hotel pick-up & return
Luggage storage on the bus
Bus ride from Fort Lauderdale to Key West and back
6 hours of free time in Key West
Key West audiobook for iPhone & Android

Extra activities

These activities & museums are not included in the price, but you can buy tickets for them on the bus.

Parasailing
Glass bottom boat
Hemingway House
Truman Little White House
Mel Fisher Museum
Coast Guard Museum
Audubon House
Shipwreck Museum

Not included

Activities in Key West

What to bring

Walking shoes
Extra battery pack
Bathing suit & towel
Spending money

About your guide

1 bus tour guide
1 state-certified bus driver

Good to know

The transportation is by bus – please note, this is not a boat tour.
The bus is sanitized thoroughly before every tour.
Guests and staff must wear face coverings inside the bus.
You must pre-purchase tickets. This allows us to maintain safe capacity levels and paperless ticket redemption.

Travel in comfort on your day trip from Fort Lauderdale to Key West.

Enjoy a day of water sports and tropical beaches in Key West.

Visit sights like the Ernest Hemingway House, Southernmost Point, & Duval Street.

Watch the world go by from Sloppy Joe’s or other bars and restaurants.

Convenient pick up and drop off from Fort Lauderdale hotels.

Plan the perfect day with recommendations from your guide.

What You’ll Do & See

Travel down the Overseas Highway , and discover the Florida Keys and Key West. The bus departs from Fort Lauderdale every day and the tour takes place in a 56 passenger coach bus with comfy seats, footrests, and panoramic windows. There is a restroom on the bus and we make a 30-minute stop at around 8:30 AM so you can pick up any groceries or grab a bite to eat before you arrive in Key West.

You’ll arrive in Key West at around 11 AM and you’ll have plenty to see and do around this idyllic island. We recommend planning your day before getting off the bus so you don’t waste a second. On the bus, literature lovers can purchase tickets to the Ernest Hemingway House & Museum — a Key West must-see. Art appreciators can plan a trip to the art and history museum, Custom House. If you’re looking to splash around in the turquoise waters, purchase a place on one of the snorkeling, sailing, or jet ski expeditions. Many of you may want to simply relax on the idyllic beaches or sit down in a bar listening to live music while you sip on your margarita.

At 5:30 PM, we’ll get back on the bus and make our way back to Fort Lauderdale. We’ll arrive at 10:30 PM, and you’ll either be ready to relax after a day of exploring or rested from the bus ride and ready to embrace Fort Lauderdale nightlife.

Answers to Your Questions

Yes, the tour sells out. Avoid hassle, stress, and disappointments and book ahead for guaranteed reservations.

Purchase tickets online, or call us at (786) 275-5387. After booking, you will immediately receive an email confirmation containing your receipt and itinerary.

No, a printed receipt is not necessary to board the bus. The driver will have your last name on the manifest and will be expecting you.

We know travel plans change. That’s why you may change or cancel your tour for a full refund, as long as you notify us 24 hours ahead of your scheduled departure.

Yes, free pick-up is available from hotels in Fort Lauderdale.

No. Space is limited, therefore, we do not allow hotel employees to sell our tours.

Yes, 1 piece of luggage plus 1 carry-on bag per person.

The drive takes approximately 4.5 hours from Fort Lauderdale. To make the most of your road trip, get our free Audio Tour App.

Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!

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En route, you’ll learn the history, culture, and ecology of the Florida Keys, listen to island music, & enjoy the breathtaking scenery! Feel free to ask questions, share your experiences, and point out wildlife.

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Up The Keys Nature Tour

With your friendly & knowledgeable tour guide, this half-day sightseeing tour of the Florida Keys promises to amaze you!

Traveling from Island to Island

Whether Key West is your final destination or one vacation stop of many, it’s a great sightseeing location on your Florida Keys bus tour . Traveling from island to island on the famous Overseas Highway (including 20 bridges!), bus tours cover more ground and include all the can’t-miss attractions in Key West and beyond.

Photograph endangered deer on Big Pine Key , go for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic in one trip, and visit the Hemingway Rum Company Distillery. Ride in style and comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle .

Bus Tours of Key West & the Southern Keys

Escape the Florida heat and enjoy the air-conditioning on a Key West driving tour . Depart from Key West and visit popular Florida Keys destinations like a historic railroad bridge, Bahia Honda State Park, and the Blue Hole, where you can spot quintessential Florida wildlife like alligators and turtles. Island music sets the mood for your bus tour as you enjoy amazing views right out your window with plenty of spots to stretch your legs and snap incredible photos. Learn the culture, ecology and history of the keys and get insider tips and information from friendly, local guides.

Expect to enjoy a small-group experience and the ability to customize your tour to hit some of your bucket-list destinations. Whether traveling down to Key West from Marathon or venturing around the southernmost keys, you’re sure to feel like a VIP on these comprehensive bus tours.

Reserve your Key West bus tour online today.

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Key West Bus Tours from Miami Overview

Choose from the best Miami to Key West day trips right here and spend a day exploring the Florida Keys and playing in tropical Key West – America’s Caribbean Island Paradise. A Miami to Key West Bus Tour is the easiest way to take in the full beauty of the Keys and arrive in Key West relaxed and ready for an afternoon of fun.

These great Florida Keys day trips begin with a morning pickup from most major Miami hotels. When all guests are on board, the luxury touring coach heads south on U.S. Highway 1 to the end of the Florida Peninsula. After leaving the mainland on the crossing to Key Largo, the road becomes the spectacular Overseas Highway and passes through incredible scenery for the entire 113-mile journey to Key West. With turquoise-blue water stretching on both sides of the road, the route hops from Key to Key over more than 40 bridges including the incredible Seven-Mile Bridge, an engineering wonder that has been featured in many movies and TV shows.

After traversing all of the Keys, the coach arrives on the unique, exciting island of Key West for a fun-filled afternoon. You can shop, dine, tour, enjoy the legendary bars, and hit the beach. For even more excitement, combine the basic Key West Bus Tour with a hop-on, hop-off trolley tour, a glass-bottom boat cruise, some snorkeling, or a parasailing flight. At the end of the day, relax on an stress-free ride back to your Miami hotel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Q: Are the Miami to Key West bus touring coaches comfortable?

A: Yes, they are very comfortable. The luxury touring coaches that carry our guests from Miami down to Key West and back are designed from the ground up for comfortable, safe, and convenient tour transportation. These coaches are engineered for sightseeing, with quiet, efficient engines and elevated seating placed behind broad tinted windows. And all coaches are inspected and licensed for touring operations by the State of Florida Department of Transportation.

The coaches feature a luxurious air-conditioned interior with a wide center aisle running between large, well-padded seats that allow plenty of room to relax on a long ride. The seats compare to business-class on an airliner, and the ride is so comfortable that it is tempting to nap through the trip. But it is a much better idea to lean back, enjoy the scenery, and listen to the narrated tour of the Keys broadcast over the on-board sound system.

With convenient pickup and drop off available from most Miami hotels, a bus tour is the most efficient way to take a Key West day trip during any Miami visit. In terms of time and convenience, it is far easier than dealing with the hassles of air travel for this short round trip. Moreover, having an experienced professional driver at the wheel makes a touring coach the absolute safest transportation option. You are also free to enjoy cocktails with lunch or dinner in Key West knowing that a designated driver will deliver you safely back to your hotel door in the evening.

Q: What makes a Florida Keys road trip down US1 so special?

A: Key West is unique in being the only Caribbean island that is connected to the U.S. mainland by road. The legendary Overseas Highway that runs 113 miles south-west from the tip of Florida to the last inhabited island in the Florida Keys has an interesting history and actually began life as a railway.

Gilded Age industrialist and Rockefeller/Standard Oil partner Henry Flagler became a Florida railroad and property developer in the late 18th century. When the planned construction of the Panama Canal was announced in 1905, Flagler conceived the idea of extending his Florida East Coast Railway south to connect the deep-water port at Key West to the Florida mainland.

After 7 years, 3 hurricanes, and many engineering innovations, construction was completed in 1912 and Flagler rode the first train into Key West. In 1935, the Category 5 Labor Day Hurricane devastated the Keys and destroyed 40 miles of train track. The bankrupt Florida East Coast Railway was unable to rebuild, so the roadbed and remaining bridges were sold to the State of Florida.

Construction on the original Overseas Highway got underway in the 1920s, and with several ferry links, officially opened to Key West in 1928. After the Labor Day Hurricane, the State seized the opportunity to complete construction of an improved road by using the former railway right-of-way and infrastructure. The current Overseas Highway opened in 1938, and several bridges were rebuilt in the 1980s.

Now, a tour down the Overseas Highway takes the visitor across narrow islands and through small towns that retain some of the feel of the Old Keys. The road crosses more than 40 bridges, including the famous Seven-Mile Bridge that seems to soar over blue water that stretches in all directions. From the west end of the bridge onward into the Lower Keys, there is a clear feeling of entering a different, more exotic world.

U.S. Highway 1 along the Florida Keys is truly one of the world’s foremost touring drives, and there is no better way to fully enjoy the scenic beauty and historic interest of the Overseas Highway than by riding in luxurious comfort aboard a modern touring coach while someone else handles the driving.

Q: What can I do on a Key West Bus Tour from Miami?

A: There is a nearly endless list things to see and do on a Key West Bus Tour, and a day trip down the Keys to America’s Caribbean Paradise is an experience that should be included in any visit to the Miami area. Our Key West Bus Tour from Miami is the easy and fun way to put together the best Miami to Key West Day Trip. It starts with fast online booking and instant confirmation, then the tour begins with convenient morning pick-up from most major Miami hotels.

Traveling along the fantastic Overseas Highway is a wonderful sightseeing trip in itself. Just south of Florida City on U.S. Highway 1, the route runs through the Southern Everglades, a unique natural wetland wilderness. Leaving the Florida mainland, the road crosses narrow land bridges between blue-water bays until a final road bridge across Lake Surprise leads onto Key Largo. A right turn to pass through the busy island village and the Overseas Highway proper begins.

For the next 100 miles, turquoise Atlantic and Gulf water, tropical foliage, marinas, fish camps, and small Keys towns pass outside the windows as the coach crosses over 40 bridges connecting both inhabited and uninhabited islands. The Seven Mile Bridge that crosses open water from Knights Key to Little Duck Key is a world-famous highlight of the trip and so impressive that it is often used as a setting for action movies and television shows.

Shortly after noon, the tour arrives in Key West and you are free to explore all of the possibilities of this exciting island city. Some visitors enjoy simply roaming Old Town and the surroundings, dining, shopping, and hitting classic watering holes like Sloppy Joe’s and Captain Tony’s Saloon. There are also many museums, historic sites, and galleries to check out.

An afternoon on the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park or any of the island’s other public beaches is another great option. And there is enough time to head offshore to enjoy an activity like snorkeling, parasailing, or touring the reef aboard a glass-bottom boat. With 6 hours to spend in Key West, it is easy to get in one of these trips and still be back in time to have dinner before the coach returns to Miami.

Q: How can I get around the island after we arrive in Key West?

A: After arriving in Key West around 12:00 noon on your Key West Bus Tour from Miami, your island transportation needs will depend on what you have planned for the day. In general, the city is quite walkable. From Mallory Square and the popular Duval Street area in Old Town going south across the island through the Historic District to the beaches of the Atlantic shoreline is a distance of just over one mile. The coach will drop you off at a central point in Old Town, so walking tours of downtown Key West are easily done.

To roam a bit further, perhaps to the excellent beach at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, popular Smathers Beach, historic charter boat row at Garrison Bight, or the White Street Gallery District, it is nice to have some transportation unless you are a serious hiker. Convenient rental options include bicycles, scooters, golf carts, and electric cars. Vehicles like these are very common on the streets and roads of Key West, short-term rentals are available, and you can choose according to your interests and needs.

Many pre-planned activities and excursions like snorkeling and parasailing trips, glass-bottom boat tours, and so on will either have departure points near the Bus Tour drop-off point or the operator will provide a shuttle service. For Trolley Tours, it is simple to hop aboard at the nearest Trolley stop. When you reserve ahead of time for one of these activities, you have the advantage of receiving all necessary details before arriving in Key West, making for a stress-free visit.

Q: Snorkeling, Parasailing, or Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise – which is best for my Miami to Key West Day Trip?

A: Among the great activity combination possibilities offered with our Key West Bus Tours from Miami, it is very difficult to choose a “best of” selection. This is because all three of these exciting experiences are bucket-list items that everyone needs to try at least once. If you are forced to pick just one for now, it is best to make an objective decision based on what is practical for you and the members of your touring party.

To begin with, folks who prefer to stay dry, elderly guests, or those traveling with very small children should almost certainly go on a glass-bottom boat cruise. These modern tour boats are designed to be comfortable and environmentally friendly while providing the best view of the underwater world you can get without getting wet. The boat features an upper sightseeing and sun deck with bench seating, clean restrooms and a snack bar, and a lower, enclosed observation deck with a large window that provides a great underwater view. A glass-bottom boat cruise is fun for all ages and an excellent educational experience for children.

Thrill seekers and extreme sports lovers will definitely want to try parasailing. A modern parasailing boat will take up to 12 passengers offshore to fly nearly 300 feet above the emerald waters near Key West. The parasail has a swing-like seat that can hold 1, 2, or 3 riders, so you can enjoy the flight with family and friends, or fly solo as long as you weigh over 90 lbs. The parasail lifts off from a platform at the rear of the boat and rises gently into the sky to offer a fun flight along with unique, panoramic views of Key West and the clear water below. Watch for bird and marine life, and if you want to get wet, ask to have a toe dip during your flight.

If you love the water and want to take a boat ride offshore to have a swim, and especially during the hot season, snorkeling in Key West is an activity that should not be missed. With simple, light-weight equipment and no need for special training, you get an amazing view of the corals, sponges, and tropical marine life that make the waters around Key West so popular with divers. Snorkeling is very easy, even for first-timers, and can be enjoyed by folks of nearly all ages and physical conditions. The only gear required is a dive mask, snorkel tube, and fins – all included in your tour package.

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Public bus transportation for Key West & the Florida Keys

Key West city buses are air-conditioned, accessible, and can even carry a few bikes.

Key West has extensive public bus service that can be useful for getting across island and throughout lower and middle islands of the Florida Keys.

Fares: (you must have exact change before you board)

Key West City Service Fares:

One Way: $2.00 (full), $1.00 (reduced), $0.50 (senior) 1-day pass: $4.00 7-day pass: $8.00 (full), $5.00 (reduced), $3.75 (senior) 31-day pass: $25.00 (full), $15.00 (reduced), $15.00 (senior) Duval Loop Bus is FREE

Lower Keys Service Fares

One Way: $4.00 (full), $2.00 (reduced), $1.00 (senior) 1-day pass: $8.00 7-day pass: $25.00 (full), $15.00 (reduced), $15.00 (senior) 31-day pass: $75.00 (full), $45.00 (reduced & senior)

Super Pass (unlimited Key West & Lower Keys routes)

1-day pass: $12.00

Reduced fare requires proper ID and applies to Students under 21, disabled, active and retired military. Senior rate is for ages 60+. Second Saturday of each month, Seniors ride FREE on both the City and Lower Keys Routes.

Bikes On Buses Program (Key West City & Lower Keys routes) :

The Bikes On Buses Program allows customers to take a bicycle on the bus for free, by securing it onto a bicycle rack, attached to the front of every city bus. Each bus can hold only two or three bicycles. Folding bicycles may be carried on board the bus.

Bus Route Maps and Schedules

There are three bus routes for within the city of Key West, named North Route, South Route, and the Duval Loop. Additionally, there is one route for the Lower Keys Shuttle, which travels between Key West and Marathon (mile marker 53.5).

Below are the bus routes and schedules.

Duval Loop Schedule & Route Map

Schedule: The Duval Loop buses run every day, year-round. The bus runs every 30 minutes 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Bus Travel And Services To The Keys

If you are looking for bus travel to and from the Florida keys you can choose a few different bus services, ranging from the luxurious type...move over Elton John, or the cheap and functional.

Many people like to grab their own hire car and drive down in their own environment, others like the ramdomness of the characters that you meet on the bus, and occasionally the crazy stories that get told by fellow passengers.

You really do get a sense of what America is about whilst sitting as the bus travels down the open highway.

To be honest, sometimes I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing!!

The following list of bus travel operators who commute to the Keys below are no way in any order of reputation or rating.

Bus Services To And From The Florida Keys

Greyhound Services

The iconic Greyhound Lines USA bus operator makes plenty of arranged pick ups and drop off's along the route that winds from the start at Miami International Airport down to Key West. If you are planning on taking the greyhound, then it is advisable to make your reservation before hand.

It does get quite busy.

The journey down to the Southernmost point takes around 4 and half hours give or take.

The image below gives a decent representation of stops and timings from Miami to Key West.

The last time we checked the price, it was just over $40.00 for a one way single, so it would be best to check for yourself when you come to require bus travel.

Contact Information

Phone 1-(800)231-2222 or (305)296-9072. www.greyhound.com

Keys Shuttle

Driving from the two main international airports servicing the Florida Keys (Miami and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood) this is as close to a door to door service as you can get.

The service operates every single day, and best of all has six starts scheduled, which means you can have a lay-in and still make your way down to the starting point.

All the vehicles are new, and the company pride themselves on transporting you and up to 12 passengers in a clean and comfortable environment.

Address: Keys Shuttle, P.O. Box 501439, Marathon, FL 33050

Phone: (305) 289-9997 or 1 (888) 765-9997.

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Lower Keys Shuttle

This government owned and run shuttle bus service between Key West and Marathon connects Dade-Monroe Express in Marathon to provide bus travel from Key West to Florida City (mainland Miami).

The pre-arranged stops on the route are made in Key West, Big Coppitt, Cudjoe Key, Big Pine Key , Boca Chica, Sugarloaf, Summerland Key, Bay Point, and Marathon.

All the information for this service can be found by clicking on the link below, but just to make you glad that you found this page, we want you to know a little extra bit of information.

The price of taking a journey one way is quite a cheap $4.00, but although this may delight you, make sure that you have the correct cash.

You will not get change if you only have $10.00 for example.

Now you know that feel free to click on the link provided.

Phone: 305-809-3910.

Dade-Monroe Express provide bus travel from Florida City on the mainland of Florida through to the City Of Marathon

This provides the link between Key West and Florida City.

There are few stops that are scheduled, but rather surprisingly the service will stop on route if you stick out a hand.

That’s always nice to know if you are suddenly left stranded for any reason.

This bus service offers a reduced fare if you show them your Medicare card, or if you are 65 and older, from any state or out of the country, you can apply for a fare permit.

The route destination is #301, with scheduled bus travel stops at Key Largo MM 95, Tavernier MM 90, and last but not least Islamorada MM 74.

Phone: (305) 809-3910 www.miamidade.gov/transit

City Of Key West Department Of Transportation

The City Of Key West has its own bus service that goes around the island several times per day.

You can see at the designated stops that there is a colour coding system to show you what route you will be jumping onto.

The beauty of this bus travel in Key West is as we said they all go around in a circle, so even if you get a bit lost and you're not sure what route you are on, just sit and look out the window until you get back to where you started.

During the week the buses start running about 5:30am and run all the way through to 11:30pm, but do beware for some reason or other on the weekends and bank holidays the operating times are shorter and wont stop at as many places.

If you fancy seeing Key West at a leisurely place you can also use the "BOB" which is Bikes On Buses scheme.

So buy a ticket for the bus, jump on with your bike and you won't be charged any more for carrying it on.

Contact Information: 627 Palm Avenue, Key West, Florida

Phone: (305) 293-6426 www.keywestcity.com

TransFloridian

This service is slightly different with a more luxurious feel to the service they provide.

Similarly to the majority of operators they start at the International Airports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and then shoot all the way down US1 to the Florida Keys.

Contact Information:

Phone: (877) 246-4786. www.transfloridian.com

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FlixBus tickets start at just $24.49. You can easily book your ticket on the website or through the app. Book ahead to get the best price.

You can get from Miami to Key West by bus in 3 hours 30 minutes.

If you want to bring your bike with you on FlixBus between Miami and Key West, you can. Transport options and prices are subject to availability. Check out our prices for bike transport herel .

You can take a direct bus from Miami to Key West. The fastest bus on this route has 5 stops(s).

You can travel from Miami to Key West for as little as $24.49.

FlixBus offers a variety of payment methods for buying your bus ticket from Miami to Key West, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.

FlixBus offers a Real-Time Bus Tracker that allows you to track your bus location. Simply select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.

The distance between Miami and Key West by bus is 159 miles. FlixBus can make the trip in 3 hours 30 minutes.

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Looking for cheap tickets from Miami to Key West? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Miami and Key West is 159 miles , which takes a minimum of 3 hours 30 minutes . FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Key West. So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App . When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Traveling from Miami to Key West

With 2 rides per day , it's easy to fit a trip to Key West into your schedule. The first bus is at 4:00 am and the last bus leaves at 11:00 am , giving you options to suit every schedule. So whether you need to arrive in Key West first thing in the morning or last thing at night, there should be a time to suit you with 2 buses per day. The bus takes a minimum of 3 hours 30 minutes and you can expect 5 stops on your journey.

Traveling with FlixBus isn't just quick, it's cheap too . If you book in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as $24.49 for a ticket between Miami and Key West, That's a great saving compared to traveling by train, car or plane! What's more, bus travel is a more sustainable mode of transport . We're working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their ticket.

Taking the bus from Miami

Miami is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 54 connections departing every day from 10 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

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With 2 bus station(s) , Miami is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Key West you can pick one of the 5 routes arriving daily.

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Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey. Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space. Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.

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Written by Richard Battin on May 14, 2024

Express bus trips into Florida Keys funded

Miami-Dade County residents who work in Monroe County will have continued access to the Dade-Monroe Express Bus Service thanks to a joint $1.8 million state/county project unanimously approved by the county commission last week.

The State of Florida has supported the express service to Monroe County since 2005. The grant agreement assures the state’s continued support through 2025, according to a report submitted to commissioners by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

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Heading to the Florida Keys for a quick summer getaway? Here are 10 things to know

Summer vacation is coming up fast. And you might be thinking about a getaway to the Florida Keys.

Special events fill the calendar, giving day-trippers or longer-term visitors more to do than just a bar crawl along Duval Street. Whatever your plans, there’s always the glorious sunsets and the lazy days on the beach.

Here are some helpful things to know about the Florida Keys as you gear up for a spring or summer trip:

1. Upcoming events in the Florida Keys

Key West Pride: June 5-9, Celebrate Pride on a tropical island that is legendary for its laid-back style and its open and accepting atmosphere. For more information, go to gaykeywestfl.com/pride

Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce Dolphin Tournament: June 7-9, largest dolphin wins, so enter for $35,000 in cash and prizes. For registration or more information, go to lowerkeyschamber.com/product/27th-dolphin-tournament/

Hemingway Look-alike Contest: July 17-21 at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West, celebrates author Ernest Hemingway’s life in Key West. For more information, go to keywestlookalikes.com

2. The most notable beaches in the Keys

The Florida Keys aren’t known for the beaches. If you’re imagining an island paradise, you’re in luck. If you’re imagining an island paradise with miles of sandy beaches, you could be disappointed. There are only a few of those accessible by land.

Sombrero Beach: 200 36th St. on the ocean side in the Middle Keys city of Marathon. This is one of the Keys' best-kept secrets. It’s a picturesque sandy beach with crystal-clear shallow water. There’s also playgrounds, restroom facilities and picnic areas.

Anne’s Beach: Mile marker 73 in Lower Matecumbe Key in the Village of Islamorada. Not a traditional beach, but also a hidden treasure in the Keys. The beach has a boardwalk under a mangrove canopy. Instead of setting up a spot on the sand, beachgoers typically pitch their chairs in the shallow clear blue water and laze the day away. Restrooms are in the small parking lot, and picnic tables are on the boardwalk.

Bahia Honda State Park: 36850 Overseas Hwy. at mile marker 37 in Big Pine Key. Like Anne’s Beach, Bahia Honda is a palm tree-lined beach with clear turquoise water. But it’s a lot bigger, with three stretches of beach. Beachgoers can also rent kayaks and snorkeling gear.

Harry Harris Park: 50 E Beach Road, mile marker 92.5, in Tavernier in the Upper Keys between Key Largo and Islamorada. The oceanfront county park has a small, family friendly beach, playgrounds and picnic pavilions.

Curry Hammock State Park: 56200 Overseas Highway at mile marker 56.2 in Marathon. The park has a 1,200-foot-wide sandy beach, picnic facilities and a playground. It is a hot spot for kiteboarders and those who want to sit back on the sand and watch the high-flying action.

Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach: 1000 Atlantic Blvd. in Key West.

3. Are there tolls on the Overseas Highway?

No tolls: Traveling on the Overseas Highway is toll-free.

4. Are there tolls on Card Sound Road?

Toll: Card Sound Road, considered an alternate road to the Keys, has a $2 toll, taken electronically through SunPass, at the northern end of the bridge, a 65-foot high, 2,800-foot long span that crosses Card Sound. The cost for toll-by-plate is $3

Directions: Getting into the Keys using Card Sound Road, or County Road 905A, drivers take the highway southeast, over the bridge to a three-way stop sign. If you make a left, you’ll head to the ultra-exclusive gated community of Ocean Reef. Turn right on County Road 905 (without the “A”) and you’re on your way to Key Largo.

5. How long will it take to reach your Keys destination?

Traffic congestion in the Keys — especially during weekends, special events, spring break and the peak tourist season — can slow things considerably. Passing is allowed only in certain spots. Most of the Overseas Highway runs two lanes.

Here are some estimates for your trip:

Miami to Key Largo: The trip can take 2 1/2 hours.

Key Largo to Key West: The trip can take 2 1/2 hours.

Miami to Key West: It’s about a four-hour drive from Miami to Key West, and under three hours from Florida City to Key West without delays.

6. What to know about US 1 in the Florida Keys

Length: The highway runs 113 miles through the Keys over the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Mile markers: Green mile marker signs are on the side of the road and are used for addresses and directions. The road begins and ends in Key West, where the mile marker zero signs are at Whitehead and Fleming streets.

Bridges: The longest span is the Seven Mile Bridge, which is actually 6.79 miles long. The second longest is the Long Key Bridge, at 2.3 miles.

7. How to monitor traffic to and from the Florida Keys

Two free apps can help you navigate the Overseas Highway. One is for traffic and the other is a guide to the Keys.

—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has a namesake app that is a must-have for people who must take the road regularly. The app has a “live calls and traffic info” tab that gives the location and times of crashes or other traffic disruptions, such as when a medical helicopter is landing on the highway. You can also sign up for notifications, which will tell you when lanes are reopened. The sheriff’s office also posts about crashes in real time on its Facebook and Twitter feeds, which you can access through the app.

— A travel app from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council — The Florida Keys and Key West — features just about everything you want to know about exploring the islands. The app includes narrated driving tours — one for each direction of the highway — along with lists of hotels, restaurants, art galleries, watersports rentals and fishing guides. Information is categorized by location: Key West, the Lower Keys, Marathon, Islamorada and Key West. The app also has videos of the Keys, a map and weather forecasts.

Both apps are available through the Apple Store and Google Play.

8. What if you get seriously sick during your visit?

Monroe County has three hospitals, with one marking each major section of the island chain from Key Largo to Key West.

For major traumas, patients are airlifted by helicopter to medical centers in the Miami area.

Addresses and phone numbers for the hospitals are listed below, but if you have a medical emergency, call 911.

Lower Keys Medical Center: 5900 College Rd. Key West, 305-294-5531. Key West’s Lower Keys Medical Center has 167 beds spread over two locations. The main campus with an emergency room is on College Road on Stock Island. The hospital has 23 beds at its DePoo Medical Building, 1200 Kennedy Dr., where mental health and rehabilitation services are offered. The number at DePoo is 305-294-5535.

Fishermen’s Hospital: 3301 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, 305-434-1000. This hospital is in the Middle Keys city of Marathon and run by the nonprofit Baptist Health South Florida. The entirely new 33,330-square foot, 22-bed hospital opened last year after the original 1962-era hospital was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Fishermen’s, which is now designed to withstand the wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, offers specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care with nine emergency department beds.

Mariners Hospital: 91500 Overseas Hwy., Tavernier, 305-434-3000 In the Upper Keys, Mariners Hospital is a 25-bed hospital run by Baptist Health South Florida. Mariners dates back to 1962. It’s home to the only hospital-based hyperbaric chamber in the Keys. It uses oxygen therapy to treat illnesses that include diving-related decompression sickness.

9. What about urgent care in the Keys or house or hotel visits?

Upper Keys Advanced Urgent Care of the Florida Keys: 100460 Overseas Hwy., mile marker 100.5, Key Largo, 305-294-0011 ext. 2. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Middle Keys Advanced Urgent Care of the Florida Keys: 13365 Overseas Hwy., Suite 102, Marathon, 305-294-0011 ext. 3. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With three locations in the Keys, this center treats a range of health problems. The list includes colds and coughs, ear and eye infections, insect bites, minor burns, asthma, cuts, sprains, fractures and chest pain. They also offer various lab and diagnostic tests such as CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays.

Lower Keys Advanced Urgent Care of the Florida Keys: 1980 N. Roosevelt Blvd. in Key West, 305-294-0011 ext .1. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This urgent care center has three locations in the Keys.

Key West Urgent Care and Family Doctor: 1501 Government Rd. in Key West. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. 305-295-7550. Key West Urgent Care and Family Doctor offers medical care for minor accidents and procedures, along with treatment for colds, flu, sore throat, eye, ear and skin infections and headaches. They also offer lab draws and vaccines for tetanus and hepatitis B and flu shots, along with annual physicals and other primary care services.

Marquesa Medical: 305-504-5611, [email protected]. Amanda Tutlewski, a family nurse practitioner, says she opened Marquesa Medical to offer affordable and convenient healthcare for residents and visitors to the Keys. This practice only makes house calls. She keeps regular hours Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments after hours and on holidays may be available for an additional fee.

10. If you have a hangover in the Keys

Hydration therapy: If you’re sick from a hangover after overdoing it with booze on Duval Street, several places offer “hydration therapy.” This means an intravenous shot of fluids and vitamins. These aren’t emergency medical centers. They are run under the direction of a licensed physician.

In Key West, several businesses, including spas, offer various IV cocktails. Some are mobile and will come to you. Their services are also marketed for those smarting from sunburns, down with migraines or recovering from a marathon run. Prices and lengths of services vary. But expect to spend about $150, or possibly more, and at least 30 minutes for the hangover helper.

Hangover Hospital: 305-912-4911 Hangover Hospital’s IV menu includes hangover packages such as the Code Blue and the Lazarus, which promises to take you “from deathbed to remission in 45 minutes.” Call for appointments. They’ll come to you at no extra cost.

IVs in the Keys Key West: 531 Whitehead St., 305-395-8245. IV in the Keys describes itself as a modern wellness spa.

Summer Breeze Health and Hydration: 335 Duval St. Key West, 305-317-8595.

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Your Guide to a Florida Keys Road Trip: Key Largo to Key West

Posted: March 12, 2024 | Last updated: March 13, 2024

Your road trip guide to the Florida Keys

One of the best state road trips in America has to be the sun-kissed drive from Key Largo to Key West in the Florida Keys. This road, known as the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, takes you through a 125-mile island chain that begins just south of Miami. It hopscotches over 42 bridges and five islands, and has turquoise waters stretching in every direction into the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico.

So if you're looking for the perfect Atlantic Coast road trip or cheap beach vacation , look no further than this road trip guide from Key Largo to Key West. And if you'd rather travel from Key West to Key Largo, rest easy—the route works either way. There are shuttles that run from Key Largo to Key West, but keep in mind, you'd be missing out on all the fun in between.

By the way, once you embark on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, you'll notice that many sites along the way use mile markers (MM) in their address. We use those mile marker points in this story to help you navigate the drive.

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<p><strong>Mile marker:</strong> 108–90</p> <p>The first of the Florida Keys you'll hit after driving about an hour south from Miami en route from Key Largo to Key West is, well, Key Largo. Often referred to as the Dive Capital of the World, Key Largo includes one must-see stop: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (MM 102.5), the first underwater preserve in the United States.</p> <p>Experienced and novice snorkelers and SCUBA divers will be enthralled by the teeming marine life that lives just below the water's surface, like parrot fish, barracudas and sea turtles. More experienced divers enjoy exploring the USS Spiegel Grove, one of the largest ships ever intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef where pretty fish can thrive.</p> <p>Back on dry land, travelers can wander nearly six miles of trails at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, home to more than 80 species of plants and animals. You can also peruse the work of local artists at myriad galleries.</p> <p><strong>Best beach:</strong> Cannon Beach, found within John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, has shallow waters that are perfect for wading. You may even spot cannons and anchors on the beach that remain from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck.</p> <p><strong>Where to eat: </strong>Dig into the catch of the day at The Fish House, Key Largo Conch House or Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar, some of the best <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/traditional-restaurant/">traditional restaurants</a> in the area. If you'd rather turf than surf, check out Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill.</p> <p><strong>Where to stay:</strong> If you can't get enough of the underwater world, stay at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34344-d218568-Reviews-Jules_Undersea_Lodge-Key_Largo_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jules' Undersea Lodge</a>, the world's first underwater hotel. If you'd rather keep dry, try the adults-only <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34344-d13980722-Reviews-Bungalows_Key_Largo-Key_Largo_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener">Bungalows Key Largo</a>.</p> <p class="listicle-page__cta-button-shop"><a class="shop-btn" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34344-d218568-Reviews-Jules_Undersea_Lodge-Key_Largo_Florida_Keys_Florida.html">Book Now</a></p>

Mile marker: 108–90

The first of the Florida Keys you'll hit after driving about an hour south from Miami en route from Key Largo to Key West is, well, Key Largo. Often referred to as the Dive Capital of the World, Key Largo includes one must-see stop: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (MM 102.5), the first underwater preserve in the United States.

Experienced and novice snorkelers and SCUBA divers will be enthralled by the teeming marine life that lives just below the water's surface, like parrot fish, barracudas and sea turtles. More experienced divers enjoy exploring the USS Spiegel Grove, one of the largest ships ever intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef where pretty fish can thrive.

Back on dry land, travelers can wander nearly six miles of trails at Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park, home to more than 80 species of plants and animals. You can also peruse the work of local artists at myriad galleries.

Best beach: Cannon Beach, found within John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, has shallow waters that are perfect for wading. You may even spot cannons and anchors on the beach that remain from a 1715 Spanish shipwreck.

Where to eat: Dig into the catch of the day at The Fish House, Key Largo Conch House or Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar, some of the best traditional restaurants in the area. If you'd rather turf than surf, check out Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill.

Where to stay: If you can't get enough of the underwater world, stay at Jules' Undersea Lodge , the world's first underwater hotel. If you'd rather keep dry, try the adults-only Bungalows Key Largo .

<p><strong>Mile marker:</strong> 90–63</p> <p>Next up en route from Key Largo to Key West is the fisherman's paradise known as Islamorada. Considered the Sport Fishing Capital of the World, it's where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly-fishing got their start. Countless seasoned boat captains are ready for hire to take you out to catch the wahoo, marlin, mahi-mahi and tuna that swim in these waters.</p> <p>There's an even quirkier way to interact with fish here: hand-feeding the tarpon off the docks of Robbie's Marina (MM 77.5). Since 1976, countless Keys visitors have stopped to feed them, and more than 100 kinds of fish gather at the docks for their daily snacks. Feeding the fishies there is so popular, it's been named the No. 1 activity in all the Florida Keys.</p> <p>Islamorada is also a terrific spot to kitesurf, stand-up paddleboard, <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/best-hiking-trails/" rel="noopener noreferrer">go for a hike</a> or take a bicycle ride. Stop by the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary, where injured or displaced birdies now make their homes. Or visit the History of Diving Museum, which boasts one of the world's largest collections of diving helmets.</p> <p><strong>Best beach:</strong> Anne's Beach is popular with families (and dogs) because of its shallow waters and lack of waves. Take a walk along the boardwalk or enjoy a picnic at one of the covered tables.</p> <p><strong>Where to eat:</strong> For a quintessential casual Florida Keys meal, go to the Hungry Tarpon. If you want more elegant fare, make reservations at Chef Michael's for creatively inspired local dishes.</p> <p><strong>Where to stay:</strong> When it's time to lay your head for the night, check in to one of the new oceanfront suites at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34346-d84610-Reviews-Cheeca_Lodge_Spa-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheeca Lodge & Spa</a>, or your own cottage at <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34346-d113464-Reviews-The_Moorings_Village-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener">The Moorings Village & Spa</a>.</p> <p class="listicle-page__cta-button-shop"><a class="shop-btn" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34346-d84610-Reviews-Cheeca_Lodge_Spa-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html">Book Now</a></p>

Mile marker: 90–63

Next up en route from Key Largo to Key West is the fisherman's paradise known as Islamorada. Considered the Sport Fishing Capital of the World, it's where backcountry sport fishing and saltwater fly-fishing got their start. Countless seasoned boat captains are ready for hire to take you out to catch the wahoo, marlin, mahi-mahi and tuna that swim in these waters.

There's an even quirkier way to interact with fish here: hand-feeding the tarpon off the docks of Robbie's Marina (MM 77.5). Since 1976, countless Keys visitors have stopped to feed them, and more than 100 kinds of fish gather at the docks for their daily snacks. Feeding the fishies there is so popular, it's been named the No. 1 activity in all the Florida Keys.

Islamorada is also a terrific spot to kitesurf, stand-up paddleboard, go for a hike or take a bicycle ride. Stop by the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary, where injured or displaced birdies now make their homes. Or visit the History of Diving Museum, which boasts one of the world's largest collections of diving helmets.

Best beach: Anne's Beach is popular with families (and dogs) because of its shallow waters and lack of waves. Take a walk along the boardwalk or enjoy a picnic at one of the covered tables.

Where to eat: For a quintessential casual Florida Keys meal, go to the Hungry Tarpon. If you want more elegant fare, make reservations at Chef Michael's for creatively inspired local dishes.

Where to stay: When it's time to lay your head for the night, check in to one of the new oceanfront suites at Cheeca Lodge & Spa , or your own cottage at The Moorings Village & Spa .

<p><strong>Mile marker:</strong> 63–40</p> <p>Marathon is the island chain's top boating destination—and for good reason. The area boasts nearly 2,400 boat slips and plenty of facilities to accommodate sailors passing through. But you don't need your own boat to enjoy Marathon and its waters.</p> <p>For a truly different experience, hop on over to Cruisin' Tikis and have a floating tiki bar adventure. Sunset, mangrove and harbor cruises are all available, as is a swim-stop cruise for a chance to jump into the water.</p> <p>While you're here, you should also visit Pigeon Key, an island that is accessible by boat, trolley or walking the 2.2-mile Old Seven Mile Bridge. It has a museum to explore, either on a guided tour or on your own. The Bridge is open for walking, running, bicycling, rollerblading and, of course, watching the killer sunrises and sunsets.</p> <p><strong>Best beach: </strong>Sombrero Beach is one of the prettiest beaches in the Florida Keys—not to mention one of the <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/best-florida-beaches/">best beaches in Florida</a>. And it's not just popular with humans; sea turtles nest here between April and October.</p> <p><strong>Where to eat: </strong>For any meal, stop by Castaway, which has been serving guests for more than 70 years. Or make a night of it at Hide Away Café, which has an extensive wine list.</p> <p><strong>Where to stay:</strong> The <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34347-d6784786-Reviews-Faro_Blanco_Resort_Yacht_Club-Marathon_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club</a> is set on the waterfront and gives you a taste of marina life. <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g11962583-d113469-Reviews-Lime_Tree_Bay_Resort-Layton_Long_Key_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener">Lime Tree Bay Resort</a> on Long Key has spacious townhomes for rent.</p> <p class="listicle-page__cta-button-shop"><a class="shop-btn" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34347-d6784786-Reviews-Faro_Blanco_Resort_Yacht_Club-Marathon_Florida_Keys_Florida.html">Book Now</a></p>

Mile marker: 63–40

Marathon is the island chain's top boating destination—and for good reason. The area boasts nearly 2,400 boat slips and plenty of facilities to accommodate sailors passing through. But you don't need your own boat to enjoy Marathon and its waters.

For a truly different experience, hop on over to Cruisin' Tikis and have a floating tiki bar adventure. Sunset, mangrove and harbor cruises are all available, as is a swim-stop cruise for a chance to jump into the water.

While you're here, you should also visit Pigeon Key, an island that is accessible by boat, trolley or walking the 2.2-mile Old Seven Mile Bridge. It has a museum to explore, either on a guided tour or on your own. The Bridge is open for walking, running, bicycling, rollerblading and, of course, watching the killer sunrises and sunsets.

Best beach: Sombrero Beach is one of the prettiest beaches in the Florida Keys—not to mention one of the best beaches in Florida . And it's not just popular with humans; sea turtles nest here between April and October.

Where to eat: For any meal, stop by Castaway, which has been serving guests for more than 70 years. Or make a night of it at Hide Away Café, which has an extensive wine list.

Where to stay: The Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club is set on the waterfront and gives you a taste of marina life. Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key has spacious townhomes for rent.

The Lower Keys

Mile marker: 40–4

After crossing the Old Seven Mile Bridge out of Marathon, you'll find yourself in the Lower Keys, where natural habitats and wildlife refuges thrive. It's no wonder this part of the Florida Keys is known as the Natural Keys. You might even want to consider taking an electric vehicle on this road trip so you don't disturb the animals.

Your best chance to spot a native Key deer, a subspecies of the Virginia white-tailed deer that somehow made its way south, may be in the National Key Deer Refuge, comprised of 9,200 acres stretching from Bahia Honda Key to Sugarloaf Key on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. More than 20 endangered and threatened plant and animal species can be found within the refuge. Take a quiet walk at dusk or dawn for your best chance to glimpse a Key deer, or join a ranger-led tour to learn more about the area.

Aside from all the eco-friendly fun, Stock Island is well worth a stop. Their maritime history goes back generations, and the marina is filled with shrimping and fishing boats. Artists have been flocking to Stock Island, too, and share their works in galleries dotted across the small island.

Best beach: The shallow, clear water and white sand at Calusa Beach make it a locals' favorite. The beach is a perfect spot for snorkeling too.

Where to eat: In addition to the freshest of seafood, Big Pine Rooster serves up ribs and a special-recipe meatloaf. Or sip like the locals at No Name Pub, located on Big Pine Key.

Where to stay: Consider the waterfront Sugarloaf Lodge , stay in an Airstream at Big Pine Key Resort or pop a tent on one of the reserved campsites at Bahia Honda State Park.

<p><strong>Mile marker:</strong> 4–0</p> <p>You've made it to the end! Closer to Cuba than Miami, Key West is known for its nightly sunset celebrations, party atmosphere and laissez-faire vibe, but it's really so much more.</p> <p>If you're a writer or bookworm, you'll certainly want to make plans to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, where you should keep an eye out for the famous six-toed cats. Then wander through Key West's Bahama Village, a 12-block area of historic homes and restaurants.</p> <p>Consider a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park, about 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, where you'll find some <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/states-hidden-gems/">hidden gems</a>. The island, accessible by boat or seaplane, is popular for snorkeling and feeling like you're on your own private island, not to mention touring the Civil War–era fort.</p> <p><strong>Best beach: </strong>Fort Zachary Taylor Beach—or Fort Zach, as locals call it—predates the Civil War and boasts the island's very best sandy stretch.</p> <p><strong>Where to eat: </strong>No visit to Key West is complete without a meal at Blue Heaven, where you can dine with wandering roosters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or snag a spot on the tiny balcony at Santiago's Bodega for tapas and flowing wine.</p> <p><strong>Where to stay:</strong> The boutique <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34345-d227346-Reviews-The_Gardens_Hotel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gardens Hotel</a>, the adults-only Kimpton Hotels <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34345-d296023-Reviews-Kimpton_Ridley_House-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ridley House</a> or the new <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34345-d21408966-Reviews-The_Capitana_Key_West-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Capitana Key West</a>, to name a few. Wherever you stay, you're sure to find your place in Key West, and it's likely you'll follow so many others' lead and start planning your return visit before you even leave.</p> <p class="listicle-page__cta-button-shop"><a class="shop-btn" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34345-d227346-Reviews-The_Gardens_Hotel-Key_West_Florida_Keys_Florida.html">Book Now</a></p>

Mile marker: 4–0

You've made it to the end! Closer to Cuba than Miami, Key West is known for its nightly sunset celebrations, party atmosphere and laissez-faire vibe, but it's really so much more.

If you're a writer or bookworm, you'll certainly want to make plans to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, where you should keep an eye out for the famous six-toed cats. Then wander through Key West's Bahama Village, a 12-block area of historic homes and restaurants.

Consider a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park, about 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, where you'll find some hidden gems . The island, accessible by boat or seaplane, is popular for snorkeling and feeling like you're on your own private island, not to mention touring the Civil War–era fort.

Best beach: Fort Zachary Taylor Beach—or Fort Zach, as locals call it—predates the Civil War and boasts the island's very best sandy stretch.

Where to eat: No visit to Key West is complete without a meal at Blue Heaven, where you can dine with wandering roosters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or snag a spot on the tiny balcony at Santiago's Bodega for tapas and flowing wine.

Where to stay: The boutique Gardens Hotel , the adults-only Kimpton Hotels Ridley House or the new Capitana Key West , to name a few. Wherever you stay, you're sure to find your place in Key West, and it's likely you'll follow so many others' lead and start planning your return visit before you even leave.

<p>Road-tripping from Key Largo to Key West, it's easy to appreciate all the natural beauty. That said, the Keys aren't just a terrific destination for <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-ecotourism/">eco-travelers,</a> but artists and history buffs too.</p> <p>It's easy for artists to find inspiration throughout the Florida Keys. Fortunately for road-trippers, there are many spots to stop and admire their work. One of the largest artists' communities in the Florida Keys is Stock Island in the Lower Keys, just about three miles from the commercial area of Key West. What was once a shrimping boat marina is now a blend of fishermen and painters, sculptors and other artisans who have created an energetic and supportive community.</p> <p>For history buffs, in addition to Pigeon Key in Marathon and the Civil War–era Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, other must-stops in Key West include the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, Harry S. Truman Little White House and the Southernmost Point in the continental United States.</p>

Art and history in the Florida Keys

Road-tripping from Key Largo to Key West, it's easy to appreciate all the natural beauty. That said, the Keys aren't just a terrific destination for eco-travelers, but artists and history buffs too.

It's easy for artists to find inspiration throughout the Florida Keys. Fortunately for road-trippers, there are many spots to stop and admire their work. One of the largest artists' communities in the Florida Keys is Stock Island in the Lower Keys, just about three miles from the commercial area of Key West. What was once a shrimping boat marina is now a blend of fishermen and painters, sculptors and other artisans who have created an energetic and supportive community.

For history buffs, in addition to Pigeon Key in Marathon and the Civil War–era Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, other must-stops in Key West include the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, Harry S. Truman Little White House and the Southernmost Point in the continental United States.

<p>Now that you're inspired to hit the road, it's time to start planning. After <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/road-trip-cost/" rel="noopener noreferrer">budgeting for a road trip</a>, your next step is to decide whether you will travel south from Key Largo to Key West, or north from Key West to Key Largo. Or maybe you'll opt for a roundtrip.</p> <p>If you're starting off in Key Largo, it's important to note that the Florida Keys Overseas Highway begins at the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line. So if you're flying to Florida, Miami International Airport (MIA) is the way to go. If you begin in Key West, the airport (EYW) is on the island.</p> <p>If you're already driving one of the <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/best-road-trip-cars/" rel="noopener noreferrer">best road trip cars</a> to get to Florida, you're all set. But if you need a loaner, choose one of the <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/best-cars-to-rent-for-a-road-trip/" rel="noopener noreferrer">best cars to rent for a road trip</a>. Consider packing these <a href="https://www.rd.com/list/road-trip-essentials/" rel="noopener noreferrer">road trip essentials</a> and download some of the <a href="https://www.rd.com/article/best-podcasts-for-road-trips/" rel="noopener noreferrer">best podcasts for road trips</a> to make the miles fly by.</p>

Planning your Florida Keys road trip

Now that you're inspired to hit the road, it's time to start planning. After budgeting for a road trip , your next step is to decide whether you will travel south from Key Largo to Key West, or north from Key West to Key Largo. Or maybe you'll opt for a roundtrip.

If you're starting off in Key Largo, it's important to note that the Florida Keys Overseas Highway begins at the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line. So if you're flying to Florida, Miami International Airport (MIA) is the way to go. If you begin in Key West, the airport (EYW) is on the island.

If you're already driving one of the best road trip cars to get to Florida, you're all set. But if you need a loaner, choose one of the best cars to rent for a road trip . Consider packing these road trip essentials and download some of the best podcasts for road trips to make the miles fly by.

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