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How to get fromSanta Monica to Florida Keysby plane, train, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Florida Keys by plane, train, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Key West International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane LAX - EYW
    12h 8m
    $628–997

  2. Fly to Miami International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FLshuttle bus
    12h 39m
    $343–1,037

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Summerland Key - Mote Marine Labshuttle bus
    4d 3h
    $1,328–2,915

  4. Drive 2,830.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Florida Keyscar car 2,830.6 mi
    47h 15m
    $517–747

  5. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FLshuttle bus
    12h 53m
    $513–1,807

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    4d 13h
    $1,050–2,395

Santa Monica to Florida Keys by bus, train, taxi, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,050Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,322.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Florida Keys, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 4 hours.

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