There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Key West by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Key West International Airport (EYW)RDU - EYW
4h 12m$171–715Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Key West International Airport (EYW)OAJ - EYW
6h 44m$130–590Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd StreetLks
24h 22m$132–300Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd StreetLks
29h 56m$140–444Drive 954.9 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Key West954.9 mi
16h 17m$175–252
Raleigh to Key West by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Key West is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 24h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Key West is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Key West. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Miami Airport Station and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.
The distance between Raleigh and Key West is 822 miles. The road distance is 960.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Key West without a car is to bus which takes 24h 22m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Raleigh to Key West, including transfers.
Raleigh to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Key West is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 24h 22m.
Raleigh to Key West bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Key West is 961 miles. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Raleigh to Key West.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Key West, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Key West International Airport (EYW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 24h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Key West International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Key West International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Key
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 305-809-3700
- Website
- cityofkeywest-fl.gov
Bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/595/Schedules-and-Route-Maps
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