How to Get Here
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Private Boaters:
Experienced boaters can navigate to Islamorada along the Atlantic side of the Keys or by traveling on the Gulf of Mexico side. The first part of the trip takes you through the specially-marked Intracoastal Waterway. After Long Key, however, international markers apply. Consult the appropriate Coast Pilot and Light List manuals.
Land:
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 takes onto 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 | Approx
miles from Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Key Largo | 110-87 |
58 |
| Islamorada | 86-66 |
76 |
| Marathon | 65-40 |
111 |
| Big Pine Key | 39-9 |
128 |
| Key West | 8-0 |
159 |
Most major car rentals companies have offices in Key West, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. And – there’s no drop off fee in Florida.
Avis – 800-831-2847 www.avis.com
Budget - 800-527-7000 www.budget.com
Dollar - 800-800-4000 www.dollar.com
Enterprise - 800-rent-a-car www.enterprise.com
Hertz - 800-654-3131 www.hertz.com
Thrifty - 800-847-4389 www.thrifty.com
Air:
Islamorada is almost exactly half-way between Miami and Key West. It’s never been easier to reach Paradise.
- Cape Air - 800-352-0714
With service from Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers or Naples
- American Airline / American Eagle – 800-433-7300
With service from Miami or Tampa
- Delta / Delta ComAir – 800-354-9822
With service from Orlando or Atlanta
- Continental / Gulfstream – 900-992-8532
With service from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, or Tampa
- Sea Coast – 866-302-6278
- US Airways / US Airways Express – 800-428-4322
With service from Miami or Tampa
Buses:
Greyhound Lines - Makes numerous scheduled stops between Miami International Airport and the Keys, including Key Largo. 1-800-231-2222 or 305-296-9072
Keys Shuttle - Door-to-door service from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami International Airports to Key Largo and other points in the Keys. Call 24-hours ahead. 1-888-765-9997 or 305-289-9997
Private Chauffeured Ground Transportation:
Emerald Transportation
305-852-1468 - 800-524-7894
fax 305-852-8342
www.EmeraldTransportation.net
KeysRides@aol.com
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