Greyhound Lines
This bus service makes scheduled stops along the route between Miami International Airport and the Florida Keys and Key West. Phone: 1-(800) 231-2222 or (305) 296-9072.
Keys Shuttle
The company provides door-to-door service between the Keys and the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airports. (305) 289-9997 or 1 (888) 765-9997.
Train Services
Amtrak takes you as far south as Miami, where you can transfer to the aforementioned Keys Shuttle bus. Amtrak: 1-800-USARAIL.
A Scenic Drive Along An All-American Road
The Florida Keys Overseas Highway, from north of Key Largo to Key West, has been designated an All-American Road. The Keys highway is the only All-American Road in Florida. It's the highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program established by the U.S. Congress in 1991. Only 30 other roadways in the nation have earned the prestigious title.
Driving Directions to the Florida Keys ...
From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West. Take the Florida Turnpike south toward Key West. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south about 22 miles to Key Largo and you are now in the Florida Keys.
From Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, exit the airport and follow the signs for 595 West. Take 595 to the Florida Turnpike and follow the signs for the Florida Keys.
From the north, take the Florida Turnpike south to just below Ft. Lauderdale, where Exit 4 joins the southern portion of the Turnpike. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south into the Florida Keys.
From Florida's west coast, take 1-75 Alligator Alley east to the Miami exit, and south to the Turnpike Extension.
A Note on Mile Markers. Once you're in the Keys, U.S. 1 becomes the Overseas Highway, which is our Main Street. The best way to get around is to know the mile marker of your destination. Look for the little green mile-marker signs on the side of the highway. They begin just south of Florida City with number 127 and run all the way down to zero in Key West. Think of them like addresses. If you know the mile marker, getting there is easy. Here's a quick guide:
| City |
Mile Marker |
Miles from Miami |
| Key Largo | 118-90 | 58 |
| Islamorada | 90-63 | 76 |
| Marathon | 63-47 | 111 |
| Big Pine Key | 47-4 | 128 |
| Key West | 4-0 | 159 |
(courtesy: The Monroe County Tourist Development Council)