Getting there
Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.
- Planes
- You’re more likely to arrive at the busier Miami International Airport, 12 miles west of Downtown, rather than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, which lies 30 miles north of the city. SuperShuttle minivans (+1 305 871 2000; www.supershuttle.com) and taxis can take you into town from MIA for upwards of $20.
- Trains
- Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) connects Miami to other US cities. Within the Downtown area, the efficient Metromover is a free, driverless, mass-transit system. The Tri-Rail commuter line that runs along the coast to Palm Beach is also a good way to get around.
- Automobiles
- In the land where the car is king, there really is no substitute unless you plan to spend most of your time in one part of the city.
