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How to get fromTampa to Fort Jeffersonby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Fort Jefferson by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Tampa, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane TPA - EYW
    2. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    6h 42m
    $288–652

  2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane PIE - EYW
    2. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $256–505

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    11h 25m
    $395–462

  4. Bus, ferry via Miami

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to Caroline & Grinnellbus bus Lks
    4. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    16h 48m
    $268–371

  5. Train to Orlando, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MCO - EYW
    3. Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry ferry
    8h 46m
    $309–964

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Fort Jefferson, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Fort Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), take the taxi to Bight Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fort Jefferson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Jefferson via Fort Myers Bus Stop, Fort Myers Beach, FL, and Bight Ferry Terminal in around 11h 25m.

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