What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Key West?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Key West is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 14h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Key West?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Key West is to drive and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Key West?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Key West. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Key West?

The distance between Lakeland and Key West is 289 miles. The road distance is 366.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lakeland to Key West without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 11h 46m and costs $220 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Key West?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lakeland to Key West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Key West bus from?

Lakeland to Key West bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where does the Lakeland to Key West bus arrive?

Lakeland to Key West bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Key West?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Key West is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Lakeland to Key West.

Where can I stay near Key West?

There are 943+ hotels available in Key West.

Lakeland to Key West - 9 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Key West by bus, plane, train, shuttle, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane TPA - EYW
4h 17m
$102–367
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center 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
14h 58m
$64–126
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
3. Take a shuttle bus from Miami, FL - International Airport to Key West, FLshuttle
11h 46m
$221–311
Drive 364.4 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Key Westcar 364.4 mi
7h 31m
$67–97
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MCO - EYW
4h 37m
$79–370
Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane PIE - EYW
4h 45m
$81–423
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
1. Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SFB - EYW
2h 51m
$80–423
Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane SRQ - EYW
10h 11m
$441–1,266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lakeland to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain
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
12h 26m
$71–154

Lakeland to Key West by train, tram, shuttle, and bus

7Weekly Services

11h 46mAverage Duration

$221Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lakeland to Key West.

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Distance: 287.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Winter Haven Transportation Center, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 14h 58m.

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