Key West Transportation Tips by grandmaR Top 5 Page for this destination

Ferry Mainland to Key West Boat To Review

There were several ferry services to Key West. From Miami, there was a new service offered by Fast Cats Thursday through Sunday Departures: This service has apparently been discontinued and the boats are for sale
Contact: 305-400-6446

The Key West Shuttle has in the past operated two boats - one year round from Ft Myers Beach, the M/V Big Cat Express, is 150 feet long, featuring two enclosed cabins, sun deck, Satellite TV, slot machines and full galley and bar and the other in season from Marco River Marina in Marco Island, the M/V Whale Watcher is a 130' Super Cruiser, powered by 5 jet drives it is the fastest trip to Key West. It features two enclosed, air conditioned cabins, sun deck, and full galley and bar. Fares are similar to those of X-Press. Their website is no longer active.

The Key West Ferry's X-Press ferry from Ft. Myers is currently (8-04) offering a price of $99.00. I do not know whether parking in Ft. Myers is free. They operate this primarily as a day trip, but you can also stay overnight in Key West. Reservations are recommended.

Depart Ft Myers Bch
8:00 AM
Arrive Key West
11:30 AM
Depart Key West
5:00 PM
Arrive Ft Myers Bch
8:30 PM

Regular Prices Round Trip
Adults $119.95
Seniors (62) $109.95
Children 12 - 6 yrs $89.95
Children 5 & under Free

One Way Adults $70
Seniors (62) $70
Children 12 - 6 yrs $70

I have not taken these ferries.

Mode: TO

Other Contact: 941-765-0808

Phone: 800-283-4496

Type: Ship/Boat

Moped Hospital Bicycles Review

This is actually a company that rents or sells scooters and bikes - not as a first thought a mobile repair facility for mopeds.

They say (correctly) that the Old Town Historical Area is congested with narrow, meandering streets, lanes and by-ways and parking space is expensive and in short supply. So the only convenient way is on your personal bicycle, scooter or moped. Fly into Key West and rent a scooter, moped, or bicycle. Key West is very flat and fairly small so getting around on a bike is a good option.

Bikes are $12.00 for the first day, $8.00 each additional day, or $40.00 per week.
Scooters are $35 for the day, $40 for overnight and $150 for the week

Bikes are much cheaper. When we were here on our boat, we had folding bikes so that we could ride up to the grocery store or down to the library.

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 866-296-1625

Type: Motorcycle

Website: http://www.mopedhospital.com/

Bubble cars Tiny Cars Review

I was considering getting one of these cars, but they are quite expensive. And you still have to find a place to park them.

From Electric Cars of Key West
2 Seaters $29 per hour 2 hour minimum
$99 per night for 3 or more nights

4 Seaters $39 per hour 2 hour minimum
$139 per night for 3 or more nights
Rates do not include 7.5% sales tax

Their top speed is 25 mph, but you can't go much faster than that in downtown Key West anyway.

You can also get these bubble cars from Tropical Rentals

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 305) 294-8136

Type: Car/Motor Home

An Adventure In Key West Tiny Cars Review

Adventure Scooters has much more sexy mopeds than this on their webpage - but I don't think the bikini clad model comes with the scooter. But I have not been able to find out the price of these little cars. At least they will not require that you be able to balance on a two wheeler.

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 305-293-9933

Type: Motorcycle

Electric Cars of Key West Car Rental Review

Electric cars can be rented in Key West. They are more expensive than renting a regular car though. The main office is at 500 Truman. The top of the office with the sign is inset at the top of the photo

The battery-powered “cruisers” are environmentally friendly and have a pedestrian-friendly top speed of 25 miles per hour. Locally they are known as “Conch Cruisers.” Two or four seat models are available with hard or soft tops.

Two Seater
$29 per hour 2 hour minimum
$89 per half day 4 hours maximum
$119 per full day 8 hour maximum
$139 overnight
$119 per night for 2 nights
$99 per night for 3 or more nights

Four Seaters also available

Mode: AROUND

Other Contact: 888-800-8802

Phone: 305-294-4724

Type: Car/Motor Home

Old Town Trolley Tours Town Tours Review

Of the three main trolley tours, this is the one that I have NOT taken. This appears to be slightly different from the Conch Train (the original tour) in that it allows 9 places where you can get on and off, and the Conch Train has only 2.

Old Town Trolley Tour
Regular Price.......... (Online Price)
Adult Ticket $29.......... ($26.10)
Child Ticket (4-12) $14.....( $12.60)
Children Under 4 FREE

Boarding Locations/Stops:

Stop #1: Mallory Square: (photo 2)

Stop #2: Key West Seaport:

Stop #3: Simonton Row at Greene Street:

Stop #4: Crowne Plaza La Concha:

Stop #5: Bahama Village: (photo 3)

Stop #6: Key West Welcome Center:

Stop #6A: Best Western Key Ambassador:

Stop #7: Casa Marina Resort:

Stop #8: Southernmost Trolley Stop: (photo 5)

Stop #9: Truval Village:

Stop #10: Angela Street depot on Duval Street: (photo 4)

The other tour vehicle - the Bone Island Shuttle is mostly between hotels and is a closed bus type vehicle if it is even still running.

Mode: AROUND

Other Contact: 305-292-8906

Phone: 305-296-6688

Type: Bus

Website: http://www.trolleytours.com/Key-West/

Eight Routes Transportation Options Review

Yes there is a public bus system in Key West, and it is pretty comprehensive. A map of the routes is as http://www.keywestcity.com/egov/docs/1209991161_463653.pdf

They provides public transit services throughout Key West, Stock Island on 8 routes, the earliest of which begin operation at 5:30 am and run as late as 11:30 pm.

There used to be shuttles that went around to the various hotels and dropped off, but apparently those services have shut down because so many of the hotels have closed.

There are several big grocery stores. We usually go to the commissary, but if that is closed we go to Publix which is on Roosevelt Blvd in Searstown. There's also a WinnDixie.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Bus

Website: http://www.keywestcity.com/egov/docs/1209991161_463653.pdf

Public (cheap) Transportation

There *IS* public transporation in Key West and it is CHEAPER than any other way of getting around except walking or riding your own bike. You can park at the city garage and take the bus. There are 6 routes and they go all the way out to Stock Island, and are not just limited to tourist areas. You can download the routes from the website below.

Bus Passes
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1-Day $3.00/Unlimited Use (MUST be purchased from bus driver)
3-Day $6.00/Unlimited Use (MUST be purchased from bus driver)
7-Day $12.00/Unlimited Use
31-Day Rolling (Full Fare) $25.00/Unlimited Use for 31 Days
31-Day Rolling (Reduced Fare) $15.00/Unlimited Use for 31 Days (Senior Citizens, Students or Disabled Citizens)

WHERE TO BUY PASSES:
The Mail Spot 819 Peacock Plaza (Searstown)
The Mail Spot, 1075 Duval Street (Duval Square)
KWDoT Office, 627 Palm Ave Albertsons (Key Plaza)

ALL BUS OPERATORS

Individual Fares
$1.00/trip Regular
$0.50/trip Senior Citizen: (a person 55 years or older) must have an ID ($2.00) issued by the KWDoT office, or a valid Driver's License or Florida State ID.
$0.50/trip Student: A person with a valid school ID.
$0.50/trip Disabled Citizens: any person who receives a reduced fare ID from our office, based on documented permanent disabilities.

Children under 5 ride free with paying adult
Reduced fare passengers must present proper ID when boarding (seniors, disabled citizens and students).
Transfers are available free of charge.
Fare boxes and bus operators will not give change - you must have exact change.

There is also a FREE program to allow Bikes On Buses

"KWDoT's "BOB", Bikes On Buses Program, allows customers to take a bicycle on the bus by securing it onto a bicycle rack, attached to the front of every city bus. "

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 305-292-8200 city hall switchbd

Type: Bus

Website: http://www.keywestcity.com/department/division.asp?fDD=14-240

Rental Scooters Scooters Review

This place (Randall J's) was right next to the Miami Subs where we ate lunch (1800 N. Roosevelt). The sign says that they also have motorcycles. I have not used their scooters as I do not think I would be safe in traffic on one.

Other locations

OLD TOWN
Scooters Only
Next to Sloppy Joe's
505 Green Street
(305) 296-0208

NEW TOWN
Scooters and Bikes
3340 N. Roosevelt
Next to Publix
(305) 295-9495

Their ad says: "We are the only company in town with the APRILIA (a special scooter for two).
We also rent SCARABEO single scooters.

We are OPEN 9AM-10PM, 7 Days a week.
(We are the only company open after 5PM.)

*INTERNET OFFER*

Print this web site and bring it with you.
Get ONE HOUR FREE per person with a minimum 2 hour rental.

Coupon good for one person or your whole group / family.

(Minimum value $20)

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 293-0989

Type: Motorcycle

Website: http://www.seefloridaonline.com/randallj/index.html

Parking Parking Review

Key West runs two parking facilities. One is the Old Town Parking Garage at 300 Grinnell Street which has 250 spaces. The lower level is meter parking ($1.00 per hour) and is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. The upper level is available after 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. To utilize the upper level you must use a pay station at the rate of $1.00 per hour. $1.50/hour, or $10./day maximum $75./monthly permit, plus tax, or $80.63 total/month, and they are limited to total monthly passes sold per month.

The parking garage is one of the stops regular city buses. The bus costs $1.00 or for $3.00 you can get a daily pass to ride wherever you want to on the island.

There is also a lot near Mallory Square where parking is $ 3.00 / hour, no maximum $150./monthy permit, which is also limited to the total number sold per month, and does not include sales tax of .75%, or $161.25 total/month

If you don't use the City facilities, you will have to park at a meter on the street (if you can find one), or go to a non-city parking lot. City Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Midnight and Sunday, Noon to Midnight. Rates are $1.00 per hour INCLUDING holidays.

See the URL below, or my transportation tips for more details

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 305-292-8247

Type: Car/Motor Home

Website: http://www.keywestcity.com