Miami to Key West Day Trip: Seven Mile Bridge & Free Time

Four hours on the road to reach an island that doesn't feel like Florida anymore

You ride a motor coach from Miami Beach to Key West in air-conditioned comfort, cross the Seven Mile Bridge, and spend 5.5 to 6 hours exploring the island on your own terms. Optional activities like snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, or trolley rides can be added at booking. The return trip is the same route back, arriving in Miami in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Miami to Key West day trip

• Drive through Key Largo
• Drive through the Florida Keys
• Drive over the Seven Mile Bridge
• Arrive in Key West
• Explore Key West for 5.5 to 6 hours
• Return to Miami

The experience

The bus leaves Miami Beach early, and you're sitting in air conditioning while someone else handles the Overseas Highway. That's the whole pitch, really. You get the drive to Key West without the rental car, the navigation, or the fuel cost. The route takes you through Key Largo and the Florida Keys, and then there's the Seven Mile Bridge, which is the thing everyone photographs. You'll drive across it, not stop for a photo shoot, but you'll see it. Four hours of seat time each way sounds long until you realize you're not the one gripping the wheel.

Once you land in Key West, you've got 5.5 to 6 hours to do whatever you want. Walk Duval Street, eat conch salad, sit in a bar at noon, swim, take photos of the southernmost point marker. It's all yours. If you booked an add-on activity, you'll use some of that time for snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat tour, the trolley, or parasailing. If you didn't, you just wander. The bus doesn't herd you into a group itinerary or make you stick to a schedule once you're there. You show up at the pickup spot when they tell you to, and you get back on the coach.

The vehicle has a restroom on board, which matters on a 4-hour drive. It's climate-controlled, so you're not sweating through the Keys in July. If you're traveling with small kids, they can sit on a lap. The upgrade options (snorkeling gear, boat tours, the trolley ride) are available at booking or sometimes even when you arrive, though booking ahead is smarter if you know what you want. This isn't a guided tour where someone tells you the history of the island. It's transportation that gets you there and leaves you alone to find your own story.

What’s included

• Round-trip motor coach transportation from Miami Beach or Downtown Miami to Key West.
• air-conditioned vehicle with onboard restroom.
• 5.5 to 6 hours of free time in Key West to explore independently.
• use of snorkeling equipment if the snorkeling upgrade is selected.
• optional add-on activities including glass-bottom boat tours, trolley rides, conch train tours, or parasailing available at booking or upon arrival.

Options for this experience

7 options

One-way trip from Key West back to MiamiGuide in English or Spanish · 17:30Duration: 5 hours. One-way trip from Key West to Miami. Departs at 5:30 PM and arrives in Miami at about 10:00 PM. Pickup is included.

One-way trip from Miami to Key WestGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Duration: 5 hours. One-way trip from Miami to Key West. Arrival in Key West at about 11:45 AM. Coach bus: comfortable motorcoach with restroom. Pickup is included.

Round-trip journey between Miami and Key WestGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Same-day only, no activities. Pickup is included.

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Day trip with snorkelingGuide in English · 07:00Snorkeling trip: Ride along with us to Key West and set off on a 3-hour adventure snorkeling on the reef. Equipment is provided, and beverages are free on the boat. Duration: 3 hours. Motorcoach/catamaran (snorkel). Pickup is included.

Day trip with hop on/off trolleyGuide in English · 07:00Day trip with hop on/off trolley: The best way to see all of Key West is aboard a hop on/off trolley. Trolley bus in Key West. Pickup is included.

Day trip with glass bottom boatGuide in English · 07:00Day trip with glass bottom boat: Aboard our glass bottom boat, look through the glass panels to discover marine life in Key West without getting wet! Duration: 2 hours. Motorcoach and glass bottom boat. Pickup is included.

Day trip with 60-minute train tourGuide in English · 07:00Day trip with hop on/off train: This 60-minute train tour gives guests a close-up view of the most popular spots in the Southernmost City, with the option to hop on and off. Motorcoach and train-like vehicle. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (2 and older) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 81

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Xcursions USA

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to reach Key West without driving yourself and don't need a guided tour once you're there. The long motor coach ride is what makes a full day on the island possible without the stress of navigation or parking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Miami to Key West?

Four hours each way. The total day is roughly 13 to 14 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Where does the bus pick up and drop off?

Pickup is from Miami Beach or Downtown Miami. Drop-off is at the same location.

How much free time do you get in Key West?

5.5 to 6 hours. If you book an activity like snorkeling or a trolley tour, that time is part of your free window.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Only if you select the snorkeling upgrade at booking. Other activities like the glass-bottom boat, trolley, or parasailing are separate add-ons.

Can you do a one-way trip instead of round-trip?

Yes. The one-way option includes only transportation to Key West, not the return journey.

Is there a restroom on the bus?

Yes, the motor coach has a restroom on board.

Can infants travel on this trip?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the journey.

What is the Seven Mile Bridge?

A famous bridge you drive across on the route through the Florida Keys. You'll pass over it as part of the journey, not stop at it.