Train or Trolley

[aprilgail2]

For those of you who have taken either in Key West would you recommend the train or the trolley? What are the pros and cons of each?
Thanks!

 

[julie junebug]

We took the Conch Train and have mixed reviews. I thought it was interesting, my DH was less interested, my DD thought it was boring, and my DS(3) fell asleep!

After driving around in what seemed like circles for nearly an hour, we stopped for a break at what turned out to be a gift shop run by the Conch Train tour. I can't say what it was like - we dashed next door to Burger King for some cool drinks. (I realized later that this stop was just up the street from where we started from). We continued for another half hour or so then the tour was over.

Since this was our first visit to Key West, it was a good way to get a feel for the town and learn some of the history and see the sights. The narrative was informative and funny, but got a little old after awhile. There were no other stops (except the break) so if you really wanted to get out and look around or tour the Hemingway house or Southernmost Point, maybe the Trolly would be better. For my family though, the train was just fine!

Julie

 

[eye R.N.]

The advantage of the trolley is that you can get on and off at any given stop. We stayed with our driver because he was really entertaining. It takes a lot to keep DH and three teenagers laughing for an hour, but this guy managed it.

 

[WDWLVR]

We did the trolley and loved it. Stayed on for the first 8 stops as it was very interesting. Got off at the Southernmost point and then hit the Butterfly Conservatory, then Hemingway's House and then ended up walking up Duval Street.

I think the trolley offers the most felxabiity and by buying the tickets online before we left we saved over both the Disney excursion and buying our tickets as walk-ups.

 

[rsjj]

So you're on the trolley, and when you get off to "sight see", the trolley wait for all, or do you just go back to the trolley stop (like a bus stop?), and wait for the next trolley that comes?

We've booked the Conch tour with Museum package, and if we do the trolley, it might take longer than the estimated amount of time they stated on the brochure, if we get off the trolley, correct?

Haven't decided on the trolley or the train. Leaning more towards the trolley...have 2 DSs (4 & 2)...what do you all think?

aprilgail2...don't mean to "tag along" on your thread, but I was interested in your same exact question!

 

[CGBatch]

I forget why we chose it but my mom and I did the Conch Train tour. It was great and we got to see soem of the great sites.

 

[ennazus]

We did the train & when it stopped at the gift shop for a break, we looked around the shop & then walked back to the ship. HO Hum....

Next time we are in Key West, we will be staying on the ship

 

[WDWLVR]

With the trolley there are designated trolley stops. The trolley does not wait for you to come back - you just catch the next one.

Here is the site for more information. Old Town Trolley

That same site runs the train so you can read about it as well and order tickets for either online before you go.

 

[aprilgail2]

Thanks for the info...how far is the trolly boarding from where the ship docks?

 

[DMOMof3]

We did the trolley tour through disney. Maybe we did a different excursion but there were no stops. As we passed an area of interest our driver would say "okay take your pictures" and we would move on quickly, kind of disappointed with the tour.

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by DMOMof3
We did the trolley tour through disney. Maybe we did a different excursion but there were no stops. As we passed an area of interest our driver would say "okay take your pictures" and we would move on quickly, kind of disappointed with the tour.

I am going to buy tickets from the website, its cheaper and I want to be able to get on and off and least once or twice.

 

[WDWLVR]

You pick up the Trolley right near the Key West Aquarium. No more than a 5 minute walk from the Magic. Very easy to get to.

I didn't realize that the one on the Disney excursion doesn't stop. I liked being able to get off near the Southernmost point as that was definately something I wanted to see.