Overview
Visitors to Miami can avail of a number of transport options in order to reach Miami. With two International Airports, visitors may find air travel the most convenient transport option for their trip. Alternatively, visitors can reach Miami by rail or bus, with several Interstate Highway Systems passing through or near the city. Once you arrive in Miami, you will find a number of public transportation options in order to get around the city. These include commuter rail, bus and rapid transit options.
Air: The Miami area is served by two large international airports, Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Both these airports feature links to the rest of the U.S, as well as international destinations in Europe and North America.
- Miami International Airport: Situated just eight miles (13 km) northwest of Downtown Miami, Miami International Airport is the primary Airport serving Souther Florida. Nearly 34m passengers passed through its doors in 2009, with scheduled flights throughout the Americas and Europe. The airport's principal airlines are American Airlines and American Eagle, with Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Canada and Continental Airlines also serving the airport. a free shuttle to the nearby Tri-Rail station, as well as to Metrorail and Metromover. Please see the airport's Official Website for more information.
- Fort Lauderdale Airport: Fort Lauderdale Airport features numerous links to the Americas and international destinations. Located 21 miles (33.7 km) north of Miami, the airport welcomes approximately 23m passengers through its doors annually. Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways are the airport's principal airlines, with American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Air Canada also serving the airport. There is a free shuttle to the Tri-Rail nearby train station. Tri-Rail trains connect West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Please see the airport's Official Website for more information.
Rail: Amtrak operate long distance rail services to city's on the U.S.A's eastern seaboard. The Silver Service operates two trains daily to Miami from New York City, Washington, D.C. and other cities along the Eastern Seaboard. Check out Amtrak's Official Website for more information.
Road: There are three main highways coming into Miami, including the I-95 running along the Atlantic coast of the United States and terminates in Miami. The I-75 comes in from the midwestern United States and runs through Atlanta and Tampa before terminating in Miami. There is only one southbound route from Miami, which is the U.S. Highway 1, which runs through the Florida Keys all the way to Key West.
Getting Around Miami
Miami is served by an extensive bus network, as well as the Metromover and Metrorail rail networks. Please see the following link for more information: Click here.