Trips originate from Captain Hooks Marina in Marathon Florida. Captain Hooks can set you up with last minute gear, ice and drinks. Departure times and exact meeting location can be set the evening prior to departure.
TRAVELING BY AUTOMOBILE
We are on Route 1—about 115 south of Miami and 55 miles north of Key West.
The green and white roadside mile markers (MM) on US 1 tell you how far you are from Key West from anywhere in the Keys. The mile marker numbers begin with 127 (south of Florida City) and end with 0 in Key West. Addresses and maps often include mile markers for easier location.
City |
Mile Marker |
Miles From Miami |
Key Largo |
110-89 |
58 |
Islamorada |
88-66 |
76 |
Marathon |
65-40 |
111 |
Big Pine Key |
39-9 |
128 |
Key West |
8-0 |
159 |
TRAVELING BY AIR
Miami Airport and Key West Airport are both served by national carriers.
The Florida Keys Marathon Airport is owned by Monroe County; 5,008 foot runway; scheduled airlines with a Flight Department and a Jet Center for private aircraft.
Regional Airlines serving Marathon:
- We recommend flying into Key West! It saves a lot of time and aggravation
- There are also direct flights from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Allentown
AUTOMOBILE RENTALS
Ground transportation can be found at the airport.
Automobile Rental:
- Avis
800-331-1212, 305-743-5428 - Budget
800-527-0700, 305-743-3998 - Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Fl, at the airport, 305-289-7630
Buses and Shuttles:
- Greyhound Lines: 1-800-231-2222 or 305-296-9072
- Go Tours: 1-800-689-3304
- Keys Shuttle: 1-888-765-9997 or 305-289-9997
- Key Line Express: 1-866-KEYLINE
Taxis:
- Action Taxi: 305-743-6800
- A/1 Cab Company: 305-289-3581
- Island Taxi: 305-743-0077
- Cheapo Taxi: 305-743-7420
- Sunset Taxi & Transportation: 305-289-7422