Distance from Miami to Key West

Florida Keys is situated south from Miami. Distance from Miami to Key West is about 160 miles. Some people refer to this island as Florida jewel because of the sparkling effect that is being created by the closeness of the sea on both of the sides. The truth is that Key West is much closer to Cuba than to Florida.

Once you reach Key West you will learn more about its history and culture and some of the most popular activities to do there are snorkeling, diving, fishing and boating, swimming with dolphins, etc.

There are around 1700 islands in the Keys if we count the very small ones, but 800 bigger ones. However, only 42 of them are connected by bridges. Key West is the most popular among them although different parts of the Keys will suit different people.

The Distance from Miami to Key West can be crossed by different ways of transportation. The fastest way to get there is by plane of course. From the airport in Miami the flight will take around 1 hour or less and tourists are taken by small planes called puddle jumpers.




Distance from Miami to Key West can be crossed by bus as well. This is an enjoyable ride that lasts around 4 hours, depending on the traffic and where you will be able to enjoy the scenery and nature around you. Bus is also the cheapest way of transportation; however remember that public buses are much slower as they will make a lot of stops during the trip.

On your way to Key West you will pass by other beautiful islands. The first one is Key Largo and it is 55 miles far from Miami. After this island comes the Islamorada that is 72 miles far from Miami. Next is the Key Vaca that is 104 miles far from Miami. In the end, the Distance from Miami to Key West is 160 miles. As for this it can also useful to mention some of the driving times to the mentioned islands. So on the first place is Key Largo with a driving time of approx 1 hour 15 min followed by Islamorada with a driving time of approx 1 hour 40 min. To reach Key Vaca it will take you approx 2 hours 15 min and finally Key West is reachable in approx 4 hours.

In the end, the Distance from Miami to Key West can be crossed as well using a ferry or cruise ship. These are very popular means of transportation as well as they are very enjoyable and represent another kind of adventure for some people. The trip by ferry is relaxing and very fast as well. The Distance from Miami to Key West can be crossed in a ferry for no more than 3 hours making this way of transportation much faster than going by car. It is also useful to mention that a return trip by ferry normally costs around $150.

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