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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Florida Keys by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Key West International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane LAX - EYW
    11h 48m
    $173–497

  2. Train, bus

    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 the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    4d 3h
    $2,347–3,767

  3. Drive  2,830.6 mi

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

  4. Fly to Miami International Airport, shuttle

    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 24m
    $343–837

  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 52m
    $513–1,207

  6. Fly to Ft. Myers, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane LAX - RSW
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    15h 32m
    $307–783

  7. 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
    $1,945–3,145

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,347Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,322.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

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

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