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Big Pine Key Travel & Lower Florida Keys Transportation

Driving Directions to the Lower Keys

Take the Florida Turnpike south to Exit 4 - Homestead/Key West. This is the Turnpike Extension that will connect you to Route US 1 in Florida City, which takes you through the Keys to Key West at the very end of US 1.

Speed limits throughout the Florida Keys are strictly enforced. Please be especially careful through the Big Pine Key area as this is a Key Deer Refuge. Speed limits are reduced in this area.

A Picturesque Bus Ride

The GREYHOUND KEYS SHUTTLE - (800) 231-2222 has three daily scheduled departures from the Miami & the Miami Airport to all areas in the Keys.

Lower Keys Marinas
Boaters can navigate to the Lower Keys along the Intracoastal Waterways through Florida Bay or along the Atlantic Coast. The Lower Keys have ample full service marinas that welcome visitors. Make reservations in advance.

Ferry Service to Key West
Key West Shuttle - Ferry service to Key West from Ft. Myers and Marco Island. Full Galley and Bar including Frozen drinks, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Knowledgeable and friendly crew with years of experience. Complete Coast Guard Certification.

Key West International Airport (EYW):

  • Seacoast Airlines 866-302-6278
  • AIR KEY WEST 305-923-4033
  • Comair 1-800-35-9822
  • US Air 1-800-428-4322
  • Gulfstream 1-800-992-8532
  • Cape Air 1-800-352-0714
  • America Air 1-800-433-7300

Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH):

  • Seacoast Airlines 866-302-6278
  • Paradise Air 305-743-4222
  • Duck Key Charters 305-393-3646
    Airplane charters to Marathon Intl. Airport from Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Naples or Marco Island. You choose the days and flight times, as low as $222 per person one way. Other cities are available. Visit www.FloridaKeysAir.com for details.

Miami International Airport (MIA):

  • Comair 1-800-354-9822
  • US Air 1-800-428-4322
  • Gulfstream International 1-800-992-8532
  • Carribbean Air Service, Inc. 1-305-681-3007

Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL):

  • Gulfstream International 1-800-992-8532
  • US Air 1-800-428-4322
  • Yellow Air Taxi 1-888-935-5694
  • Duck Key Charters 305-393-3646
    Airplane charters to Marathon Intl. Airport from Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Naples or Marco Island. You choose the days and flight times, as low as $222 per person one way. Other cities are available. Visit www.FloridaKeysAir.com for details.

Naples Municipal Airport (APF):

  • Yellow Air Taxi 1-888-935-5694

Ft Myers Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW):

  • Gulfstream International 1-800-992-8532

Tampa Airport (TPA):

  • Comair 1-800-354-9822
  • Gulfstream International 1-800-992-8532

Orlando International Airport (MCO):

  • US Air 1-800-428-4322
  • American Eagle 1-800-433-7300
  • Comair 1-800-354-9822
  • Gulfstream International 1-800-992-8532

Atlanta Airport (ATL):

  • Delta Connection 1-800-221-1212

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