There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane DCA - EYW
4h 25m$123–604Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane IAD - EYW
5h 20m$77–373Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus N2473
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airportbus Greyhound US0720s
28h 12m$186–292Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Key West Airportbus Greyhound US0720s
30h 51m$319–698Drive 1,207.6 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Key Westcar 1,207.6 mi
20h 41m$221–319Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane BWI - EYW
6h 42m$94–982
Washington DC to Key West (Island) by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island) is to subway and fly which costs $75 - $380 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island) is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC station to Key West (Island). However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Key West Airport via Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
The distance between Washington DC and Key West (Island) is 1039 miles. The road distance is 1214.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island) without a car is to bus which takes 28h 12m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island), including transfers.
Washington DC to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Key West (Island) is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 28h 12m.
Washington DC to Key West (Island) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Key West (Island) is 1215 miles. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Washington DC to Key West (Island).
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Key West (Island), FL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Key West Airport via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 28h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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