University of Miami - Transportation - Transportation

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Best Ways to Get Around Town		A bike (wear a helmet, this is Miami) Your best friend's car Hurry 'Cane Shuttle Zip Cars
Best Ways to Get to the Airport		A cab ride to the airport costs $45. Super Shuttle International (305) 871-2000 The van will pick you up in front of your dorm and take you to your terminal at MIA.

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The lack of efficient public transportation in Miami can’t really be blamed on any specific thing. For one, Miami isn’t set up like New York or Chicago, both cities whose metropolitan designs make it more convenient for trains and buses to get around. Since we’re all living on heavily-paved swamp land down here, nothing can really be built underground. There are some semblances of public transportation, most notably the Metrorail, which is an elevated train system that runs from Medley, in northwest Miami-Dade, to Kendall. One of the stops of the Metrorail is across the street from the University of Miami, making it accessible to students.The downside of the Metrorail is that there are some sketchy Miami citizens riding the Metrorail. It would definitely be a good idea not to ride alone.

UM does its part to make transportation easier for students without cars. Recently, UM has offered bicycles to help its students get around. In an effort to be green, UM has also employed a Zip Car system that allows students to carpool and rent cars when they need them. The method students use most to get around is the free shuttle that takes you to grocery stores, shops, and movie theaters, as well as to various buildings around campus. Students are given rides by UM shuttles to the football games that are held in Dolphin Stadium. Most students don’t really complain about the limited amount of public transportation. Instead they focus their time on borrowing their friends’ cars or taking a free UM shuttle cleverly referred to as the Hurry ‘Cane. Cabs aren’t really widespread in Miami, but there are enough to get you home after a night of drinking or to take you to the airport, although most students prefer the cheaper Super Shuttle.

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umjazzman

Music Performance '14

A+

Cane Ride

Everything here seems easy... The campus buses are convient and drop off at the public transportation. The metro-rail is cheap & easy to use. Public busses are easy to use. If you need a ride to the airport its close and all forms of transportation goes there.

May 22, 2012

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amb89

Medicine '16

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The School Offers GREAT Free Transportation, but Public Transport Could Use a Boost

The metro and a bus take you to Miami airport, and the metro and the Tri-rail takes you to Ft. Lauderdale airport. Check for the cheapest flights. Campus has a great, free shuttle to get around. Honestly, except for the airport, you can walk to groceries, stores, restaurants, bars, etc. no problem. The school even provides free shuttles to Coconut Grove, the major bar spot, Thursday-Saturday nights. The weekend has free shuttles to the grocery store and Sunset Mall nearby. Miami really does a great job of taking care of its own students so a car isn't needed. There is also a free shuttle to the Medical school campus and Rosenstiel School of Marine Science, just check the times. A lot of clubs set up beach days, etc. with transportation, and friends with cars are great, too, just throw in some gas money.

Miami only had one metro line, which could definitely use a few additions. It is reliable, though, to the time table. To be fair, there are a lot of bus lines which will take you anywhere you want to go. I had friends with cars freshman year and a car starting sophomore year, so didn't have any transportation issues. Learn alternate routes to avoid US 1 traffic. Miami is a great city with lots to offer, so enjoy!

May 08, 2012

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drosam1

Psychology '13

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So Many Options!

UM has awesome shuttles that take you around campus rather promptly but they also have shuttles that take you to bars on the weekend which cuts back costs drastically! The metro is also right across the street if you want to go to South Beach for only 5 dollars round trip! The school also provides airport shuttles for 10 dollars for Thanksgiving and Winter breaks! So convenient! The police will also pick you up and escort you if at any time you do not feel safe!

Apr 30, 2012

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Hurry ‘Cane Shuttle

(305) 284-3096

Daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Ibis Ride

(305) 284-3096

Friday–Saturday 8 p.m.–3:30 a.m.

RSMAS Shuttle

(305) 284-3096

Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m–5:30 p.m.

Sergeant Sebastian Escort

(305) 284-6666

Daily 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

After 12 a.m. by request

Public TransitWhat's This?

Metrorail

Elevated train system with a stop at UM

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Miami International Airport

The Miami International Airport is seven miles and approximately 20 minutes driving time from the University of Miami.

(305) 876-7000

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Miami Greyhound Bus Terminal

The Greyhound Bus Station is near the Miami International Airport, approximately seven miles from campus.

4111 NW 27th Street, Miami

(305) 871-1810

www.greyhound.com

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Miami Amtrak Train Station

The Amtrak Train Station is near Hialeah, approximately eight miles from campus.

8303 NW 37th Ave., Miami

800-872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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