Landing in Miami and dreaming of standing at the southernmost tip of the continental US? Our Key West day trip links Miami Beach and Key West in both directions, so you experience the island with zero rental-car hassle. Grab a seat on the shared day tour from $50 per person round-trip along the Overseas Highway, or reserve a private vehicle at a flat $1,000 round-trip (or $500 one-way) per vehicle — never per head. Either route, an English-speaking driver conquers all 42 bridges of US-1 while the ocean drifts past your window.
Ride the shared day tour for $50 per person round-trip (transportation only), or take a private vehicle at one flat per-vehicle fare covering the entire Miami ↔ Key West run, opening at $1,000 round-trip in an SUV.
You have two ways to travel. The shared day tour charges by the seat and wins on value for couples and solo riders arriving with a light bag. A private vehicle charges by the vehicle — the smarter choice for families and groups after their own car, curbside pickup, and a flexible return. Each one-way fare is simply half of the round-trip figure.
The price stays flat for the route rather than climbing per passenger. Your driver runs you down, sets you off at a central Key West point, and comes back at the agreed hour for the trip home. The driver doesn’t shadow you or ferry you around the island — your Key West day is yours to explore on foot.
Reserve a seat on the shared day tour or a private vehicle and a driver manages the full round trip down US-1 — no rental car and no wrestling with 42 bridges yourself.
Key West anchors the very end of the Florida Keys, roughly 160 miles south of Miami along one lone highway. Renting a car is possible, but then you’re behind the wheel 7–8 hours round-trip and hunting parking in a town made for walking. Our tours collect you in Miami, take on the driving, and release you into strollable Old Town. Share your hotel and we pair you with the closest pickup point.
Yes — our shared day tour is a scheduled round-trip shuttle out of Miami Beach and Downtown Miami, and we also send private vehicles for groups wanting their own room.
The shared shuttle is the wallet-friendly path to the island: one fixed dawn departure, one set return, and a single $50 per person fare covering both legs. Prefer not to share the ride — or traveling with family, luggage, or a tight clock? A private SUV or van tackles the identical route on your own timetable.
No — no passenger ferry connects Miami to Key West. The Key West Express ferry sails only from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island on Florida’s Gulf coast, never from Miami.
From Miami, the sole southbound route is the Overseas Highway (US-1) — the scenic 42-bridge run our day tour handles on your behalf. There’s no train to Key West either, so a road tour, a rental car, or a flight are your genuine choices — and the road tour is the one that lets you soak up the water views without ever driving.
About 160 miles each way down the Overseas Highway (US-1), the only road tying Miami to the island.
The route leaves the mainland near Florida City and hops island to island through the length of the Keys, spanning 42 bridges over open water. Since it’s a single highway with long single-lane stretches, the trip is as much about the journey as the destination — nowhere to hurry to and nothing to do but drink in the view.
Around 3.5 to 4 hours each way, depending on traffic and season; the whole door-to-door day lasts roughly 13 hours.
US-1 leaps 42 bridges from island to island with ocean flanking both sides, including the celebrated Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon — one of America’s most scenic drives.
Riding it rather than driving lets you watch the water the entire way down while someone else works the wheel and the bridges. The Seven Mile Bridge steals the show, but the full route serves up turquoise flats, fishing boats, and Keys roadside character from the first mile to the last.
The shared day tour runs direct to maximize your island time; a private vehicle can work in stops along the Keys for a custom rate.
Want to break up the 160-mile drive — a snapshot at the Seven Mile Bridge, a bite in Islamorada or Marathon? Book a private SUV or van, name your stops, and we quote the day. The shared shuttle holds a fixed schedule with no stops so everyone lands in Key West with a full afternoon ahead.
Yes — touch down at MIA, get comfortable in your Miami Beach or Downtown hotel, and hop on the next morning’s tour; there’s even an airport-area pickup point.
Most riders fly into Miami, spend the night, and take on Key West fresh the following day instead of connecting to the tiny Key West airport. That skips a second flight, a second security line, and the puddle-jumper fare. Book a night in Miami ahead of your early pickup so the 13-hour day feels comfortable rather than rushed.
Shared-tour guests gather 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 includes a pickup at the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta, convenient if you’re staying near MIA.
If your hotel sits in the airport district rather than the beach or downtown, there’s no need to cross the whole city before sunrise. A private vehicle goes further still, collecting you at any Miami-area address — airport-zone hotels included — 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 fits riders overnighting in Key West, boarding a cruise or the ferry onward, or being picked up by someone on the island. Tell us your direction — down to Key West or back up to Miami — and we arrange the pickup. The shared tour is round-trip only; one-way runs as a private booking.
Roughly 5 to 6 hours on the island — you arrive late morning, and the return departs Old Town near 5:00 PM.
That’s plenty to wander Duval Street, snap the Southernmost Point, linger over lunch, and sample a slice of Key Lime Pie. A day trip seldom catches the famous Mallory Square sunset — the return heads north before dusk — so save that for an overnight if it’s on your wish list.
The return pulls out of Key West around 5:00 PM, delivering you to your Miami pickup point by roughly 8:30 to 9:00 PM, traffic depending — a full day of about 13 hours door to door.
Because the drive home spans 3.5 to 4 hours up the Overseas Highway, plan an easygoing evening rather than dinner reservations the moment you’re back. On a private booking you dictate the return time yourself, so you can leave the island earlier or later than the shared tour’s fixed 5 PM departure.
The highlights bunch together in walkable Old Town around Duval Street and the waterfront, all a short stroll from your drop-off.
With a single day, put the Southernmost Point marker, a Duval Street stroll, and a slice of genuine Key Lime Pie at the top.
History buffs should add the Hemingway Home; if you’re after sand, Fort Zachary Taylor holds the island’s finest in-town beach. Pin your top three before you arrive so the hours flow to what you came for, not to decoding the streets.
Key West works as a day trip year-round; winter and spring deliver the driest, mildest weather, while summer runs hot and humid with quick afternoon showers.
Weekdays feel calmer than weekends on Duval Street. Whatever the season, the early start earns its keep — leaving Miami at dawn puts you on the island ahead of the midday crowds and hands you the cooler morning hours for walking.
Meals, attraction tickets, and a guide inside Key West aren’t included — the service is the round-trip ride plus your free day. Need an extra? Just ask before you book.
Travel light and sun-ready: a small day bag, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses cover the day.
The shared tour permits one small bag per person — no carry-ons or large suitcases; a private vehicle has full luggage room.
Just flew in and still lugging suitcases? Stash them at your Miami hotel for the day, or book a private SUV or van so your bags ride along with you. The shared seats are snug on space, so the small-bag rule keeps everyone comfortable across the long drive.
Pick the shared tour ($50/person) for the best value solo or as a couple; pick a private vehicle for a group wanting door-to-door pickup and its own schedule.
Every private vehicle belongs to your party alone — no shared seating. Start with the SUV for smaller groups and move up to a van as the headcount climbs.
For one day, riding is the easier call — you dodge 7–8 hours of round-trip driving, the 42-bridge route, and the parking scramble in Old Town.
A rental can pay off if you’re staying several nights and want wheels on the island. For a day trip, the numbers rarely favor it once you factor in the car, gas, tolls, and parking. Let a driver own US-1 and step out relaxed instead of road-weary.
Flying (MIA to Key West) is quicker at about an hour aloft, but fares land at $110 to $600+ and you still need transfers on both ends. Our shuttle runs $50 round-trip, folds in the famous Overseas Highway drive, and sets you down in the heart of Key West.
For a day trip the shuttle usually comes out ahead on value and ease: no airport lines, no rental at the far end, and the drive itself is part of the adventure. Flying only makes sense if you’re desperately short on time or continuing onward by air.
Rideshare doesn’t run a Miami-to-Key-West round trip, and cars are thin on the ground in the Keys — a one-way app ride, if a driver even accepts the 160-mile haul, runs $300 or more and could leave you stranded.
Our shared tour and private vehicles cover the entire 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 back. Uber and Lyft are trademarks of their respective owners; no affiliation.
If you have one free day, absolutely — you reach the southernmost point, ride the bridge drive, and explore Old Town without a rental car.
It’s a long day, so the trade is hours on the road for a stress-free island visit. Riders craving a slower pace sometimes lean toward an overnight, but for a single day, handing a driver the 3.5-hour leg each way is exactly what makes it doable. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 143 visitor reviews.
Our drivers speak English, with Spanish and Portuguese available on request when you book.
Let us know your preferred language and we do our best to match you. It helps international visitors flying into Miami feel at ease from the first pickup all the way 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 holds your seats or vehicle for the date. Reserving ahead also lets us lock in your nearest pickup point and any language request before the early-morning departure.
Weighing your options? We also operate the Miami Beach shuttle to the Everglades and the Miami Beach shuttle to Sawgrass Mills, plus private hourly chauffeur service in Miami if you’d like 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.
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