Miami to Key West Bus Tour: One Day, Your Way

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Duration15h

GroupUp to 81

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

Drive the Overseas Highway to Key West and spend the day however you want

A round-trip bus tour from Miami to Key West includes narrated passage through the Florida Keys, crossing the historic seven-mile bridge, and six hours of unscheduled time in Key West itself. The tour runs 15 hours total with a professional guide speaking English or Spanish, restroom on board, and no pre-arranged activities—you book your own experiences in Key West or simply wander. One-way tickets to Key West are also available if you prefer to stay.

15h

Step-by-step itinerary

Miami to Key West day trip

Start early from Miami office
Drive along Overseas Highway
Pass through Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Marathon
View historic 7 mile bridge with narration
Arrive in Key West after 3.5 hours
Enjoy 6 hours free time in Key West
Explore Duval Street and Hemingway's home
Participate in water activities or bike ride
Return to Miami

The Experience

The bus leaves Miami at 6 AM and heads south along the Overseas Highway, a 3.5-hour drive that passes through Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada and Marathon. Your guide narrates the route, sharing stories about the history and landmarks of the Florida Keys. The seven-mile bridge—the most photographed stretch—gets its own facts and context as you cross it. The ride itself is the journey; the bus is well-maintained and carries a restroom on board.

Once you arrive in Key West, six hours are yours to spend. Some travelers walk Duval Street, visit Ernest Hemingway's former home, or head to the Southernmost Point for a photo. Others rent a bike and ride the island's trails, or jump into water activities—snorkeling, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, paddle-boarding. You can swim in the ocean or simply sit and watch. There's no itinerary, no group activity, no upsell. The operator gets you there and back; what you do in between is entirely your call.

The return drive leaves Key West in the late afternoon and retraces the route back to Miami, arriving around 9 PM. Bring cash or a card for food, drinks and any activities you want to book on the island; none of those are included. If you'd rather stay in Key West, the one-way ticket option lets you do that instead.

What’s included

Round-trip transportation from Miami to Key West on a well-maintained bus.
professional tour guide providing narrated commentary in English or Spanish.
restroom on board.
six hours of free time to explore Key West on your own schedule.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Key West Sightseeing Tours INC

Is this one for you?Choose the round-trip if you're based in Miami and want to return the same day; pick one-way if you're staying overnight in Key West or continuing elsewhere.