The closest major airport is Miami International about 45 miles northeast of the park.
Main Park Entrance and Flamingo
From the North
Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north may take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south to the Florida City exit. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive and follow the signs to the park.
From the South
Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive (344th Street) in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.
Shark Valley
Take the Florida Turnpike to the exit for SW 8th Street (also known as US 41 and Tamiami Trail). Travel 25 miles west on US 41 to signs marked Shark Valley. From the Naples area, take US 41 (Tamiami Trail) east to signs marked Shark Valley.
Gulf Coast Visitor Center
Take U.S. 41 west from the Miami area to the intersection of US 29, then take US 29 south three miles into Everglades City and follow the signs to the park visitor center. From the Naples area, take US 41 east and turn south on US 29.
Chekika
Take Krome Avenue (S.W. 177th Ave.) north from Homestead or south from US 41. Go west on SW 168th Street and follow the signs to the park.
Transportation
Miami and Fort Meyers are serviced by international airports, buses, and numerous car rental agencies. Miami has an Amtrak station. The park may be explored by personal vehicle, commercial tour bus, bicycle, motor boat, or canoe. There is NO public transportation in the park.
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