Florida Getting There
Approximate Flight Times
Main Airports
Tampa International Airport (TPA) (website: www.tampaairport.com) is 8km (5 miles) northwest of Tampa (journey time - 15 minutes). To/from the airport: A bus service runs into the city; limousine and taxi services are also available. Facilities: ATMs, car hire and currency exchange.
Orlando International (OIA) (website: www.state.fl.us/goaa) is 15km (9 miles) south of Orlando (journey time - 15 minutes). To/from the airport: There is a 24-hour shuttle service available to any hotel in Orlando. Coach, bus, taxi and limousine services are available. Facilities: ATMs, car hire and currency exchange.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) (website: www.fll.net) is 8km (5 miles) from Fort Lauderdale (journey time - 10 minutes). To/from to airport: Limousines, taxis and bus services are available, with rail connections to the surrounding counties. Facilities: ATMs, car hire and currency exchange.
St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (website: www.fly2pie.com). To/from to airport: Limousines, taxis and bus services are available. Facilities: ATMs and car hire.
Getting There by Water
The port of Miami has been called the ‘Cruise Capital of the World' and offers ocean liners for business meetings, weekend getaways and extended luxury cruises. The port of Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, is the second most important cruise port in Florida. Other cruise ports on the east coast include Port Canaveral and Port of Palm Beach. The main west coast cruise ports include St Petersburg and Tampa. Numerous major cruise lines call at Florida's ports.
Getting There by Rail
Getting There by Road
Approximate driving times:
From Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is 4 hours 30 minutes, to Key West is 8 hours 45 minutes, and to St Petersburg is 2 hours 30 minutes. All times are based on non-stop driving at or below the applicable speed limits.
Approximate Greyhound travel times:
From Miami to Jacksonville is 11 hours 15 minutes, to Tampa is 8 hours 15 minutes, and to Tallahassee is 14 hours.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Most major car hire and camper van hire firms have offices at the airport or in central Miami. Many provide a drop-off service in other parts of the state. Major hotels can often arrange immediate car hire. Road signs marked with an orange sun on a blue background indicate routes to major tourist attractions.
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