Miami to Key West Day Trip: 7-Mile Bridge & 6 Hours Free

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Duration15h

GroupUp to 75

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PickupAt your hotel

The drive itself is half the trip: the 7-Mile Bridge and the Overseas Highway are the reason people book this route.

A day trip from Miami to Key West aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach crossing 34 islands and 42 bridges, including the iconic 7-Mile Bridge, with a guide sharing local history and culture along the way. You arrive around 11:00 AM with 6 hours of free time to explore Key West's streets, shops and beaches at your own pace, then return to Miami that evening. The return trip is included with the $49 round-trip fare or any activity add-on; if you book the $39 one-way option, you arrange your own return. Water activities—snorkeling, parasailing, glass bottom boat tours, dolphin watching—are available as paid add-ons at checkout.

15h

Step-by-step itinerary

Miami to Key West day trip

Pickup from hotel early morning
Travel on motorcoach with Wi-Fi
Stop briefly for breakfast
Arrive Key West late morning
Enjoy 6 hours free time
Optional water activities available
Optional Conch Train or Trolley tour
Depart Key West late afternoon
Return to Miami at night

The Experience

You're picked up from your Miami hotel between 6:10 and 7:30 AM and board a coach with Wi-Fi, a restroom, and enough space to settle in for the drive. The Overseas Highway is the main event: your guide talks through Key West's history and culture as you cross 34 islands connected by 42 bridges, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The 7-Mile Bridge is the most famous stretch—it's long enough that you'll feel the water on both sides. A short breakfast stop happens on the way (you buy your own food), then you roll into Key West around 11:00 or 11:30 AM.

Six hours in Key West means you can move at your own speed. The town is small and walkable, so a map and your guide's tips on what to see are enough to get around. Some people head straight to the Southernmost Point or Hemingway House; others spend the afternoon on the beach or browsing the shops and galleries along the colorful streets. If you want more structure, the Conch Tour Train and Old Town Trolley run narrated loops through the landmarks. Water activities—snorkeling, parasailing, glass bottom boat tours, or dolphin watching—can be added at checkout and happen during your free time; you coordinate the timing when you book.

Departure is around 5:00 or 5:30 PM, and the return to Miami is non-stop, arriving between 9:15 and 10:30 PM. The return is included if you paid the $49 round-trip fare or added any activity; if you chose the $39 one-way option, you'll need to arrange your own way back. The meeting point in Key West is 908 Caroline St. Bring a light jacket—the bus air conditioning can feel cold on a long ride.

What’s included

Pickup from select Miami hotels (Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, or Regency Miami Airport area) between 6:10–7:30 AM.
air-conditioned motorcoach with Wi-Fi and onboard restroom.
guide commentary on Key West's history and culture.
a brief breakfast stop on the way (food not included).
6 hours of free time to explore Key West.
a city map and guide knowledge to navigate on your own.
return transport to Miami (included with $49 round-trip fare or any activity add-on).
snorkeling, parasailing, glass bottom boat tours, or dolphin watching available as paid add-ons at checkout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TRAVEL TO KEY WEST

Is this one for you?Book round-trip if you want a full day in Key West with the return journey included; choose round-trip plus water activity if you prefer a guided excursion during your free time instead of self-directed exploring, or one-way if you're staying overnight or have separate return plans.