There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island) by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or ferry
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Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane GNV - EYW
4h 57m$42–262Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Take the train from Orlando to Miamitrain
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airportbus
12h 42m$109–293Drive 474.4 mi
- Drive from Gainesville to Key Westcar 474.4 mi
9h 22m$87–126Bus to Orlando, fly
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MCO - EYW
4h 48m$94–705Bus to Tampa, fly
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
5h 29m$75–362Bus to Jacksonville, fly
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane JAX - EYW
7h 14m$361–818Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkwaybus
- Take the bus from Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway to Bayside Marketplacebus
- Take a shuttle bus from Bayside Marketplace to Plaza Hotel
13h 25m$124–162Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airportbus Greyhound US0720s
13h 45m$71–125Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
- Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry
14h 35m$169–198
Gainesville to Key West (Island) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island) is to bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island) is to bus and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Key West (Island). However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Key West Airport via Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Gainesville and Key West (Island) is 363 miles. The road distance is 477.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island) without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 42m and costs $100 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island), including transfers.
Gainesville to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Key West (Island) is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 45m.
Gainesville to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Key West (Island) is 477 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Gainesville to Key West (Island).
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Key West (Island), FL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Key West Airport via Miami Airport Station in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Orlando to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Jacksonville to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Jacksonville to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Orlando to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Kissimmee -1471 East Osceola Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 239-463-5733
- Website
- Key West Express
Ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130
- Website
- Key West Express
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