The park may be explored by personal vehicle, commercial tour bus, bicycle, motor boat, or canoe. There is no public transportation in the park. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive and follow the signs to the park. The main park road winds 38 miles from the main entrance to Flamingo. U.S. 41 leads to the Shark Valley entrance, and U.S. 29 leads to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center.
Parking is available for buses at all visitor centers.
Visitor parking is available at all visitor centers and most trailheads. Travel 25 miles weston U.S. 41 to signs marked Shark Valley. Visitors to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center should take U.S. 41 west from the Miami area to the intersection of U.S. 29, then take U.S. 29 south three miles into Everglades City and follow the signs to the park visitor center. From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 east and turn south on U.S. 29. Go west on SW 168th Street and follow the signs to the park.