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

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Key West by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MSY - EYW
    5h 43m
    $453–865

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biloxi to Miamibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    26h 45m
    $178–266

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    20h 42m
    $322–383

  4. Drive 1,001 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Key Westcar car 1,001 mi
    17h 48m
    $183–264

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Biloxi Transit Center, Biloxi, Miami, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 26h 45m.

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