Key West Transport

Due to limited parking, narrow streets and congested traffic, driving a car in Old Town Key West can be inconvenient. Unless your hotel is far away from downtown, riding a bike is a good option. The island is small and flat, making it easy to negotiate. Many tourists also choose to tour by moped, a potentially risky option, particularly as there are no helmet laws in Key West. Hundreds of visitors sustain serious injuries each year.

By bus

The City of Key West Department of Transportation operates four colour-coded bus routes that cross the island from 06:30 to 23:30. Signs with a bus symbol indicate stops. Schedules are available on buses and at hotels, visitor centres and shops. An all-day pass can purchased onboard.
Visit http://www.keywestcity.com/egov/docs/1155930869_238342.pdf for maps and schedules.

Taxis

There are more than a dozen taxi and shuttle companies that travel around Key West. Some local companies include: Crabby Cabby (tel: +1 305 923 3747), Maxi Taxi (tel: +1 305 294 2222) and Sun Cab (tel: +1 305 2967777). The Key West Park n Ride service, located on the corner of Grinnell and Caroline Streets, is another option. Shuttles go to the downtown area and a range of landmarks throughout the day.

Tourist services

The Conch Train operates a 90-minute tour around the island with one stop. It is a great way to get a full overview of the island. Old Town Trolley stops at every major point of interest and lets travellers get off and on until reaching their original departure point. Bone Island Shuttle loops the island from 09:00 to 23:00, stopping at 16 locations, including attractions, hotels and restaurants. Tickets are available for daily and three days unlimited riding.

From the airport

Shuttle buses are provided and are run by Greyhound Lines, Keys Shuttle Buses and Super Shuttle. Offering regular services throughout the day, these shuttle buses travel to all areas of the Florida Keys, including central Key West and Key Largo. Taxis are abundant and the central taxi rank is located outside the airports terminal building. Operated by Florida Keys Taxi Dispatch, airport taxis provide a convenient and speedy means for travel into downtown Key West. For those who choose to rent a car, the airport offers good connections to the areas major roads, including South Roosevelt Boulevard, North Roosevelt Boulevard and Truman Avenue. TransFloridian provides economical scheduled daily service from Miami International Airport to a number of destinations in the Florida Keys, including Islamorada, Key Largo, Marathon and Key West. Seats onboard these motor coaches are comparable to airline style Business Class seating and offer full amenities, including onboard meal and beverage services.