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How to get fromCalifornia to Key Westby plane, train, bus, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Key West by plane, train, bus, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane LAX - EYW
    8h 54m
    $569–926

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SAN - EYW
    9h 4m
    $124–478

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    2d 19h
    $846–1,550

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 21h
    $425–827

  5. Drive 2,831.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Key Westcar car 2,831.9 mi
    47h 19m
    $517–747

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane SFO - EYW
    9h 32m
    $142–496

California to Key West by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,305.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 2d 21h.

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