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Getting to Key West couldn't be simpler. Your transportation choices include by car, air or sea.

Arriving in Southern Florida on either the East Coast via Miami or Ft. Lauderdale or the West coast via Naples or Ft. Myers. Most major airlines fly into these cities. Key West is 159 miles from Miami. It will take approximately 3.5-4 hours to get to Key West from the Miami area.

From Miami Airport: Exit airport and take LeJeune Road South to 836 West. Take Florida Turnpike South to the end in Florida City. The turnpike becomes US Route 1 which take you directly down to Key West.

From Ft. Lauderdale: Exit the airport and take 595 W. to the Florida Turnpike. Follow to the end at Florida City where it becomes US Route 1.

From Florida's West Coast: Take I-75 Alligator Alley to the Miami exit/South turnpike extension, which ends in Florida City at the beginning of US Route 1.

Mile Markers: You can determine how far you are from Key West by watching the mile markers....

**Miles To Key West**
Key Largo	110-87 Miles
Islamorada	86-66 Miles
Marathon	65-40 Miles
Big Pine Key	39-9 Miles
Key West	8-0 Miles

The ride from Key Largo, which is the beginning of the Keys, to Key West is breathtakingly beautiful. The road is one lane in each direction in many spots so depending on local traffic or who is driving in front of you, the trip will be a slow one. The small towns you will pass through one your way down offer some great restaurants and shops, so don't hesitate to stop to stretch your legs on the way down. There are also several great swim areas you'll come across on the way down. If your not in a hurry, take a break and stop for a swim.
Warning: The local police officials are strict about the speed limits. Please watch out for the speed limits as they change frequently and the local officials don't believe in warnings!
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Most major airline fly into either Miami, Ft. Lauderdale on the East Coast or Naples or Ft. Myers on the West Coast or Atlanta and Nassau Bahamas. There are several small airlines which you then take to the Marathon Airport or fly directly to the Key West Airport. The planes are small and expect to pay as much for your flight from the major Florida airports to Key West as you did to get to Florida from home, but if money isn't an option and saving time is important, then flying directly to Key West is your best bet.

*Webmaster's notes:
One way trips cost $70-80.00 each way. Only carry-on luggage is permitted. Foot passengers only. Trip takes about 3.5 hours.
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