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

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.

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.

Options for this experience

2 options

One way to Key West onlyGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00Key West

Round-trip bus journey from Miami to Key West, offering a full day in paradiseGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00

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 dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 81

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants 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.

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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: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the drive from Miami to Key West on this tour?

The bus takes approximately 3.5 hours to reach Key West from Miami, traveling along the Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys and crossing the seven-mile bridge with narrated commentary.

What can I do during the six hours in Key West?

You're free to explore however you want: walk Duval Street, visit Hemingway's home, swim in the ocean, rent a bike, or book your own water activities like snorkeling, kayaking or jet skiing. The six hours are unscheduled and yours to plan.

Is food and drinks included on the tour?

Food and drinks are not included, so bring cash or a card to buy meals and beverages in Key West or on the return drive.

Can I stay in Key West instead of returning to Miami the same day?

Yes, the tour offers a one-way ticket option to Key West if you prefer to stay overnight or longer on the island.