Flying into Miami and want to stand at the southernmost point of the continental US? Our Key West day trip runs to or from Miami Beach and Key West so you see the island without a rental car. Ride the shared day tour from $50 per person round-trip down the Overseas Highway, or book a private vehicle at a flat $1,000 round-trip (or $500 one-way) per vehicle — not per person. Either way an English-speaking driver handles all 42 bridges of US-1 while you watch the water roll by.
The shared day tour is $50 per person round-trip (transportation only); a private vehicle is a flat per-vehicle fare for the whole Miami ↔ Key West route, starting at $1,000 round-trip in an SUV.
There are two ways to ride. The shared day tour is priced per seat and is the value pick for couples and solo guests flying in light. A private vehicle is priced per vehicle — the better fit for families and groups who want their own car, door-to-door pickup, and a flexible return. One-way fares are exactly half the round-trip price.
The fare is flat for the route, not per passenger. Your driver takes you down, drops you at a central point in Key West, and returns at the agreed time for the ride home. The driver does not stay with you or shuttle you around the island — the day in Key West is yours to spend on foot.
Book a seat on the shared day tour or a private vehicle and a driver handles the whole round trip down US-1 — no rental car, no navigating 42 bridges yourself.
Key West sits at the very end of the Florida Keys, about 160 miles south of Miami on a single highway. You can rent a car, but then you drive 7–8 hours round-trip and pay for parking in a town built for walking. Our tours pick you up in Miami, do the driving, and set you down in walkable Old Town. Tell us your hotel and we match you to the nearest pickup point.
Yes — our shared day tour is a scheduled round-trip shuttle from Miami Beach and Downtown Miami, and we also run private vehicles for groups who want their own space.
The shared shuttle is the budget-friendly way to reach the island: one fixed early departure, one set return, and a single fare of $50 per person both ways. If you would rather not share the ride — or you are traveling with family, luggage, or a tight schedule — a private SUV or van does the same route on your own timing.
No — there is no passenger ferry from Miami to Key West. The Key West Express ferry only runs from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island on Florida’s Gulf coast, not from Miami.
From Miami the only route south is the Overseas Highway (US-1), the scenic 42-bridge drive our day tour handles for you. There’s also no train to Key West, so a road tour, a rental car, or a flight are the real options — and the road tour is the one that lets you enjoy the water views without driving.
About 160 miles each way down the Overseas Highway (US-1), the only road connecting Miami to the island.
The drive leaves the mainland near Florida City and island-hops the length of the Keys, crossing 42 bridges over open water. Because it is one highway with long single-lane stretches, the trip is about the journey as much as the destination — there is nowhere to rush to and nothing to do but enjoy the view.
Roughly 3.5 to 4 hours each way, traffic and season depending; the full door-to-door day runs about 13 hours.
US-1 hops 42 bridges island to island with ocean on both sides, including the famous Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon — one of the most scenic drives in America.
Riding it instead of driving means you watch the water the whole way down while someone else handles the wheel and the bridges. The Seven Mile Bridge is the showpiece, but the whole route delivers turquoise flats, fishing boats, and Keys roadside color from start to finish.
The shared day tour runs direct to make the most of your island time; a private vehicle can build in stops along the Keys for a custom rate.
If you want to break up the 160-mile drive — a photo at the Seven Mile Bridge, a bite in Islamorada or Marathon — book a private SUV or van, tell us your stops, and we quote the day. The shared shuttle keeps a fixed schedule with no stops so everyone reaches Key West with a full afternoon to explore.
Yes — land at MIA, settle into your Miami Beach or Downtown hotel, and join the next morning’s tour; there is even an airport-area pickup point.
Most guests fly into Miami, spend the night, and do Key West fresh the next day rather than connecting to the small Key West airport. It saves a second flight, a second security line, and the cost of the puddle-jumper. Plan a night in Miami before your early pickup so the 13-hour day is comfortable, not rushed.
Shared-tour guests meet at the nearest route stop between 6:00 and 7:30 AM; private bookings are collected door-to-door at your hotel.
Yes — the shared day tour has a pickup at the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta, handy if you are staying close to MIA.
If your hotel is in the airport district rather than the beach or downtown, you do not have to transfer across the city before dawn. A private vehicle goes one better and collects you at any Miami-area address, including airport-zone hotels, right at your door.
Yes — a private one-way ride is exactly half the round-trip fare ($500 SUV, $600 van 7–10, $700 van 11–14).
One-way suits guests staying overnight in Key West, catching a cruise or the ferry onward, or being met by someone on the island. Tell us your direction — to Key West or back to Miami — and we set the pickup. The shared tour is round-trip only; one-way is a private booking.
About 5 to 6 hours on the island — arrive late morning, with the return leaving Old Town near 5:00 PM.
That is enough to walk Duval Street, photograph the Southernmost Point, eat a long lunch, and try a slice of Key Lime Pie. A day trip rarely catches the famous Mallory Square sunset — the return rolls north before dusk — so save that for an overnight if it is on your list.
The return leaves Key West around 5:00 PM, putting you back at your Miami pickup point by roughly 8:30 to 9:00 PM, depending on traffic — a full day of about 13 hours door to door.
Because the drive home is 3.5 to 4 hours up the Overseas Highway, plan a relaxed evening rather than dinner reservations right after you land back. On a private booking you set the return time yourself, so you can leave the island earlier or later than the shared tour’s fixed 5 PM departure.
The highlights cluster in walkable Old Town near Duval Street and the waterfront, all a short stroll from your drop-off.
With one day, prioritize the Southernmost Point marker, a Duval Street stroll, and a slice of authentic Key Lime Pie.
If you love history, add the Hemingway Home; if you want sand, Fort Zachary Taylor has the island’s best in-town beach. Map your top three before you arrive so the hours go to what you came for, not to figuring out the streets.
Key West is a year-round day trip; winter and spring bring the driest, mildest weather, while summer is hot and humid with brief afternoon showers.
Weekdays are quieter than weekends on Duval Street. Whatever the season, the early start matters — leaving Miami at dawn gets you to the island ahead of the midday crowds and gives you the cooler morning hours for walking.
Meals, attraction tickets, and a guide inside Key West are not included — the service is the round-trip ride and your free day. Need something extra? Just ask before you book.
Pack light and for the sun: a small day bag, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses cover the day.
The shared tour allows one small bag per person — no carry-on or large suitcases; a private vehicle has full luggage room.
Just flew in and still hauling suitcases? Leave them at your Miami hotel for the day, or book a private SUV or van where your bags ride with you. The shared seats are tight on space, so the small-bag rule keeps everyone comfortable on the long drive.
Choose the shared tour ($50/person) for the best value solo or as a couple; choose a private vehicle for a group that wants door-to-door pickup and its own schedule.
Every private vehicle is exclusive to your party — no shared seating. Lead with the SUV for smaller groups and step up to a van as the headcount grows.
For a single day, riding is easier — you skip 7–8 hours of round-trip driving, the 42-bridge route, and the hunt for parking in Old Town.
A rental can make sense if you are staying several nights and want wheels on the island. For a day trip, the math rarely favors it once you add the car, gas, tolls, and parking. Let a driver handle US-1 and arrive relaxed instead of road-weary.
Flying (MIA to Key West) is faster at about an hour in the air, but fares run $110 to $600+ and you still need transfers on both ends. Our shuttle is $50 round-trip, includes the famous Overseas Highway drive, and drops you in the heart of Key West.
For a day trip the shuttle usually wins on value and simplicity: no airport lines, no rental at the other end, and the drive itself is part of the experience. Flying makes more sense only if you’re extremely short on time or continuing onward by air.
Rideshare does not run a Miami-to-Key-West round trip, and cars are scarce in the Keys — a one-way app ride, if a driver will even take the 160-mile haul, runs $300 or more and could strand you.
Our shared tour and private vehicles cover the whole round trip from your Miami pickup with no surge pricing and no surprise fees. You get a fixed fare, a driver who knows the road, and a guaranteed ride home. Uber and Lyft are trademarks of their respective owners; no affiliation.
If you have one free day, yes — you reach the southernmost point, ride the bridge drive, and explore Old Town without a rental car.
It is a long day, so the trade-off is hours on the road for a no-stress island visit. Guests who want a slower pace sometimes prefer an overnight, but for a single day, letting a driver run the 3.5-hour leg each way is exactly what makes it doable. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 143 guest reviews.
Our drivers speak English, with Spanish and Portuguese available on request when you book.
Tell us your preferred language and we do our best to match you. It helps international visitors flying into Miami feel at home from the first pickup to the ride back.
Book as early as you can — Key West is a popular, limited-capacity day trip, especially in winter and on weekends.
A deposit locks your seats or vehicle for the date. Reserving ahead also lets us confirm your nearest pickup point and any language request before the early-morning departure.
Comparing destinations? We also run the Miami Beach shuttle to the Everglades and the Miami Beach shuttle to Sawgrass Mills, plus private hourly chauffeur service in Miami if you want a driver for the whole day.
Plan your Key West day trip to or from Miami Beach the easy way. Email [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp +1 (786) 682-8748
Yes. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead; for holiday and busy weekends, book early as seats and vehicles fill quickly for the date.
Yes, we take bookings worldwide. We handle international payment and keep you updated by WhatsApp before your travel date.
A deposit confirms your seats or vehicle for the date, with the balance settled on the day of service. Pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure WhatsApp payment link.
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. Inside 24 hours the deposit holds the date.
Yes. The $50-per-person day tour is a shared ride. For a vehicle that is exclusive to your party, book the private flat-rate option.
Pickups run 6:00 to 7:30 AM along Collins Avenue (5th to 75th Street) in Miami Beach, at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami at 340 Biscayne Blvd, and at the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta.
Private bookings are collected door-to-door at your Miami Beach or Miami hotel. Shared-tour guests meet at the nearest stop on the route, assigned when you book.
About 3.5 to 4 hours each way down US-1, the Overseas Highway, depending on traffic and season. The full day runs roughly 13 hours door-to-door.
Around 5 to 6 hours on the island. You arrive late morning and the return leaves Old Town near 5:00 PM, enough for Duval Street, the Southernmost Point, and lunch.
US-1 crosses 42 bridges island to island with ocean on both sides, including the Seven Mile Bridge. Riding it means you watch the water while someone else drives.
Yes, that is what this tour is for. Uber and Lyft do not run the Miami-to-Key-West round trip, and rideshare is scarce in the Keys, so a one-way app ride would strand you.
A private SUV seats up to 6, a black van seats 7 to 10, and a larger van seats 11 to 14 — each exclusive to your party for the whole route.
The private route fare is flat per vehicle, not per person: $1,000 round-trip in an SUV, $1,200 for a 7 to 10 van, $1,400 for an 11 to 14 van. One-way is exactly half.
No. The driver drops you at a central Key West point and returns at the agreed time for the ride back. The day on the island is yours to spend your own way.
Pack a small day bag with sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses. Add swimwear for a beach or snorkel stop and a light layer for the cool ride.
The shared day tour allows one small bag per person — no carry-on or large suitcases, as space is limited. Private vehicles have more room for luggage.
Pets are not allowed on the shared day tour. If traveling with a pet is essential, ask us about a private vehicle when you book.
No. The service is the round-trip ride and your free day. Meals, attraction tickets, and a Key West guide are not included — try the local Key Lime Pie on your own time.
Usually no. The return rolls north before dusk, so day trips rarely catch the famous sunset celebration. Plan an overnight if seeing the sunset is a priority.
The drive is long, so we build in a comfort stop each way and the driver can pull over at a safe spot if you need one sooner. There are plenty of restrooms and cafes once you reach Key West.
You’re dropped at a central point in Old Town, within easy walking distance of Duval Street, the shops, and the waterfront, so you can start exploring right away. Private groups can request a specific drop-off point.
Dress for Key West’s heat, but bring a light sweater or jacket: the air-conditioning runs cool on the long drive down and back. Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen round out the day.
Yes — book a one-way ride down (a private one-way is exactly half the round-trip fare, from $500 in an SUV) and return whenever suits you. Many guests do one-way plus an overnight to catch the famous sunset a day trip misses.
Tal y como prometieron. no había que pensar, solo subir y llegar, lo mejor el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino.
Cumpriram tudo, ritmo calmo, ideal com criança.
Todo en orden. el viaje fue silencioso y cómodo, y incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido.
Conductor amable. Vale la pena. Buen precio.
Highly recommended. felt like a regular drive, no chaos