What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys?

The fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $180 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa Bay area and Florida Keys?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys. However, there are services departing from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr and arriving at Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Sugarloaf Lodge via Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys?

The distance between Tampa Bay area and Florida Keys is 283 miles. The road distance is 373.8 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys without a car is to bus which takes 11h 56m and costs $110 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys bus from?

Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.

Where does the Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys bus arrive?

Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Miami Airport station.

Can I drive from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys.

Where can I stay near Florida Keys?

There are 979+ hotels available in Florida Keys.

Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tampa to Key West International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
2. Take the bus from Whitehead & Eaton to Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Opposite Sugarloaf Lodgebus
4h 35m
$199–546
Drive 371.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keyscar 371.6 mi
7h 30m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Miami Airportbus Tallahassee
2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus Greyhound US0720s
11h 56m
$119–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Delray Beach Amtraktrain
2. Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
12h 31m
$123–231
Taxi to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Key West International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Tampa Bay area to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)taxi
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane PIE - EYW
3. Take the bus from Whitehead & Eaton to Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Opposite Sugarloaf Lodgebus
4h 29m
$187–423
Fly Tampa to Miami International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FLshuttle
7h 5m
$954–1,346
Fly Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL - International Airport to Big Pine Key, FLshuttle
7h 30m
$334–816
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Key West International Airport
1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SFB - EYW
5h 59m
$129–369
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take a shuttle bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL - International Airport to Summerland Key - Mote Marine Labshuttle To the Keys
13h 58m
$223–291

Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys.

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Distance: 281.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and Florida Keys, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay area to Florida Keys via University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, Miami Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30, and Sugarloaf Key - Lower - Sugarloaf Lodge in around 11h 56m.

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