There are 4 ways to get from Miami to Fort Jefferson by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to Caroline & Grinnellbus Lks
- Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry
9h 23m$224–274Fly from Miami International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane MIA - EYW
- Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry
5h 44m$376–860Shuttle, ferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Bayside Marketplace to Plaza Hotel
- Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry Key West Ferry to Dry Tortugas National Park
8h 11m$262–304Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane FLL - EYW
- Take the ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jeffersonferry
6h 16m$284–685
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Fort Jefferson is to bus and ferry which costs $220 - $280 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Fort Jefferson is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs $370 - $900.
The distance between Miami and Fort Jefferson is 231 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Fort Jefferson without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs $220 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Miami to Fort Jefferson, including transfers.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Fort Jefferson, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Miami to Fort Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Big Pine Key, walk to Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30, take the bus to Caroline & Grinnell, walk to Bight Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fort Jefferson. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), take the taxi to Bight Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fort Jefferson.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–220
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 305-809-3700
- Website
- cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to Caroline & Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/595/Schedules-and-Route-Maps
- Phone
- (+1) 305-600-2226
- lyberi.com@gmail.com
- Website
- lyberi.com
Shuttle from Bayside Marketplace to Plaza Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- https://lyberi.com
- Phone
- +1 800-634-0939
- Website
- drytortugas.com
Ferry from Bight Ferry Terminal to Fort Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–240
- Website
- https://www.drytortugas.com
- Day Trips Fare
- $200
- Camping Trips Fare
- $220
- Camping Trips with Kayak Fare
- $240
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