What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

The fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa Bay area and Key West?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Bay area to Key West. However, there are services departing from Tampa USF and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

The distance between Tampa Bay area and Key West is 270 miles. The road distance is 389.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa Bay area to Key West without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 59m and costs $180 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa Bay area to Key West bus from?

Tampa Bay area to Key West bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Tampa USF station.

Bus or fly from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West is to bus which takes 12h 18m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $470 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Tampa Bay area to Key West bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tampa Bay area to Key West?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Bay area to Key West is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Tampa Bay area to Key West.

Where can I stay near Key West?

There are 981+ hotels available in Key West.

Tampa Bay area to Key West - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Key West by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, bus (Greyhound), train, shuttle, or car

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Taxi to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
best
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
1h 43m
$121–342
Drive 387 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Key Westcar 387 mi
7h 53m
$71–102
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2421
2. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry Fort Myers Beach
10h 59m
$186–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa USF to Miami Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
3. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
12h 18m
$125–223
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
4. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus Lks
13h 18m
$124–231
Fly from Tampa
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
1h 49m
$133–465
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Plant City to Miamibus Houston
2. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Key West, FLshuttle To the Keys
14h 17m
$321–386

Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

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Distance: 268.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay area to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Tampa USF, Miami Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, Breeze Airways flies from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) once daily.

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