The 15-hour day trip from Miami to Key West by bus is a mesmerizing trip not to be missed. No visit to South Florida is complete without a journey to Key West! There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time on this culturally and history-rich island. Bus transportation begins in Miami, from there you can take it slow with a leisurely day soaking up Key West's laid-back atmosphere, quaint shops and outdoor cafés or if you are looking for more activity, there are upgrades available. Get out on the water on a glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling cruise or parasailing adventure, or see the attractions on dry land on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour or with a ride on the Conch Train.
Posted By : Melissa_J
Bus ride was not what we expected due to the air condition on the bus. However, the Key West trip with my husband was great!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 22:42:07 
Posted By : caroline_G
Wonderful. Our guide Tamara was amazing and very kind. I recommend the snorkelling activity! The trip was great !
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 17:59:35
Posted By : Christopher_M
The drive was not as scenic as I thought it would be, but there were some beautiful places along the way. We stopped for breakfast in Key Largo which was nice as the tour departed early in the morning. Key West was very crowded and very touristy. My brother summed it up as a never ending spring break for the 40+ crowd. It was a beautiful day and we did enjoy our time in Key West thanks to Dante’s Pool Bar! Saw parts of an amazing sunset on the ride home.
The worst part of this tour was the bus itself! Bus 117 was in horrible shape. The A/C was spotty at best and there seemed to be a vent at floor level on the drivers side of the bus venting hot air into the bus. Some of the seats were broken and some of the sun shares for the windows. The toilet was a port a potty style and not the vacuum flush similar to one you would find on a plane. The bus was also dirty.
The bus driver and the tour guide were amazing, but I do not remember their name.
Last though, keep in mind you will spend more time on the bus than you do on Key West. Do not underestimate how important it is to be comfortable on the bus!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 10:37:51
Posted By : Aina_H
The bus was too hot, and some of the seats were broken. Better maintenance of the vehicle is needed. We were cooking in the heat.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 09:28:59
Posted By : ILIYANA_T
Although it was a long day (pick up after 6am, drop off after 10pm), it was a fun and enjoyable experience. The bus was well enough to feel ok during the trip, the tour guide was giving interesting facts about the things we were about to see on different languages. It turned out Key West is a very expensive place to stay so visiting for a day trip was the best value for money. If I had more days, I would have paid to go again on a day trip. The additional excursions/attractions that they offer in the bus eat up a lot of time, so I decided just to explore on my own and I got to see tons more stuff for the 5 hours we were given, than the rest of the people in the bus. I had to change my hotel 2 weeks before the trip, but I easily corrected the pick up location from the Viator web site. The day before the trip I got a WhatsApp message with all the instructions, pick up time, location, everything.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 09:06:10
Posted By : Kawanie_B
Our driver Darwin and Marlene were excellent in making sure we were comfortable!
The bus drive is scenic.
Hotel pick up and drop was amazing
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 08:01:47
Posted By : tiahna c
The purpose of the trip is totally worth it - visiting Key West - but service is pretty average.
When we boarded, only seats at the back were still available. The air conditioning in this section was absolutely freezing to the point there was condensation dripping from the roof and one of the windows was fogging up. All the guests at the back had to put on whatever warm clothes/towels they had which wasn't that much because it's florida! The first time someone asked for the air conditioning to be increased in temperature, they were told it wasn't possible because it's warm at the front of the bus. The second request was listened to but it was still really cold. Later in the trip, the guide told us we should've bought extra jumpers... but again, it's a day trip to key west, why would it be expected to bring warm clothing?? My mum started losing her voice due to the cold so after the day trip we decided to arrive back at the bus early to ensure we didn't have to sit at the back again and the guide had an issue with this, even though there wasn't assigned seating. Making us feel bad for where we had to sit felt like favouritism towards other guests which was totally unnecessary and odd service behaviour.
Overall, I'd recommend the tour because Key West was amazing, just don't expect good service
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 22:48:22 
Posted By : Vincent_F
The highlight of our trip was our driver and tour guide Cindy! She was amazing! Very knowledgeable, and had some great tips on things to do. She kept us laughing and entertained during the drive there. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who just wants to get away for a day. Well worth the money. We will do this again in the near future.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 09:32:07
Posted By : LiiaOlha_K
We had Tamara as our guide. She was great. Provided interesting history details, organized and communicated everything (timing, location, etc) very well.
No push at all to buy additional attraction, like others reviewers had mentioned. It was offered but without any pressure.
Key West was a nice place to see, but personally wasn’t very impressed. Just a cute little town by the sea. Not worth 4hr bus ride, in my opinion.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 13:57:03
Posted By : Janet_M
The food, the museums and, of course, our Gray Line Guide and Driver.
The local flavors and homes make one want to move.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 12:49:00
