What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Myers to Key West?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Myers to Key West is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Myers to Key West?

The fastest way to get from Fort Myers to Key West is to ferry which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $175.

Is there a direct bus between Fort Myers and Key West?

No, there is no direct bus from Fort Myers to Key West. However, there are services departing from Fort Myers Bus Stop and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Fort Myers to Key West?

The distance between Fort Myers and Key West is 154 miles. The road distance is 275.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fort Myers to Key West without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $175.

How long does it take to get from Fort Myers to Key West?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Fort Myers to Key West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Myers to Key West bus from?

Fort Myers to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fort Myers Bus Stop station.

Where does the Fort Myers to Key West bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fort Myers to Key West?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Myers to Key West is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Fort Myers to Key West.

Where can I stay near Key West?

There are 943+ hotels available in Key West.

Fort Myers to Key West - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Fort Myers to Key West by ferry, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FLferry Fort Myers Beach
4h 26m
$164–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop 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
9h 56m
$41–76
Drive 273.8 mi
1. Drive from Fort Myers to Key Westcar 273.8 mi
5h 49m
$50–73
Bus to Miami International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Miami Airport Stationbus
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MIA - EYW
5h 19m
$190–645
Bus to Tampa, fly
1. Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Tampa International Airportbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
4h 50m
$104–495

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights

25Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Key West Express operates a ferry from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Key West, FL once daily. Tickets cost $130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 9h 56m.

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