Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
but sometimes dates (and even destinations) can be left open. Talk with a travel agent to
determine if an air pass would save you money based on your plans.
The two main airline alliances are the
Star Alliance
(
www.staralliance.com
)
and
One
World
(
www.oneworld.com
).
Land
Bus
For bus trips, Greyhound is the main long-distance operator, but
Megabus
becoming an increasingly viable option. Competition between the two services has helped
drop the price of bus transportation. Greyhound serves Florida from most major American
metropolitan areas. Greyhound also connects Miami to many major cities in Florida, but
you won't be able to access smaller towns.
If you are traveling very long distances (say, across several states) bargain airfares can
sometimes undercut buses. On shorter routes, renting a car can sometimes be cheaper.
Nonetheless, discounted (even half-price) long-distance bus trips are often available by
purchasing tickets online seven to 14 days in advance. Then, once in Florida, you can rent
a car to get around. Enquire about multiday passes.
Sample one-way fares (advance-purchase/standard fares) between Miami and some ma-
jor US cities:
Car & Motorcycle
Driving to Florida is easy; there are no international borders or entry issues. Incorporating
Florida into a larger USA road trip is very common, and having a car while in Florida is of-
ten a necessity.
Sample distances and times from various points in the US to Miami:
