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

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Key West is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Key West is to bus and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $85 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Key West?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Key West. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Tampa to Key West?

The distance between Tampa and Key West is 255 miles. The road distance is 393.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tampa to Key West without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 20m and costs $150 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Tampa to Key West, including transfers.

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

Tampa to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa to Key West bus arrive?

Tampa to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Key West?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Key West is 393 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Tampa to Key West.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Key West?

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Where can I stay near Key West?

There are 867+ hotels available in Key West.

Tampa to Key West - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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

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

Bus to Tampa, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
3h 8m
$88–405
Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane PIE - EYW
3h 34m
$46–258
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
11h 20m
$153–171
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 3m
$88–186
Drive 390.8 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Key Westcar 390.8 mi
8h 7m
$72–103
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SRQ - EYW
7h 19m
$73–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus
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
13h 16m
$63–126

Tampa to Key West by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

11h 20mAverage Duration

$153Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 253.2 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 13h 16m.

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