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Quick StatsBest Ways to Get Around Town
- A bike (wear a helmet, this is Miami)
- Your best friend's car
- Hurry 'Cane Shuttle
- Zip Cars
How 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.
College Prowler Take
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.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
UMLC says: University of Miami 2016 Engineering  |
Public transportation is very...
Public transportation is very convenient. It's Miami---there's the metrorail, buses, cabs, etc.
Transportation: March 11, 2009
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UMRK says: University of Miami 2016 Math and Statistics  |
Public transportation is...
Public transportation is expensive, but it's everywhere.
Transportation: March 11, 2009
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UMKG says: University of Miami 2014 Business  |
I've never used it, but there's a...
I've never used it, but there's a bus and train system.
Transportation: February 27, 2009
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UMMD says: University of Miami 2015 Engineering  |
Public transportation is pretty...
Public transportation is pretty good here. There is a metro rail that is just across the street form the campus that can take you places. The collge also offers bus transportation to Coconut Grove. You can also rent environmently friendly cars or buy bikes on campus to help get around.
Transportation: February 27, 2009
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Miami has very good public...
Miami has very good public transportation. You can take the Metrorail and the Metromover all around the Miami area. You can also take the Tri-Rail all the way up to West Palm. |
On-Campus Transportation
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
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.
Public Transportation
Elevated train system with a stop at UM
Taxi Cabs
Central Taxicab Service (305) 532-5555
Diamond Cab Co. (305) 545-5555
Flamingo Taxi (305) 759-8100
Society Cab Co. (305) 757-5523
Super Yellow Cab Co. (305) 888-7777
Tropical Taxicab Co. (305) 945-1025
Yellow Cab Co. (305) 633-0503
Greyhound
The Greyhound Bus Station is near the Miami International Airport, approximately seven miles from campus. Miami Greyhound Bus Terminal 4111 NW 27th Street, Miami (305) 871-1810 www.greyhound.com
Amtrak
The Amtrak Train Station is near Hialeah, approximately eight miles from campus. Miami Amtrak Train Station 8303 NW 37th Ave., Miami 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com
Airport
The Miami International Airport is seven miles and approximately 20 minutes driving time from the University of Miami. Miami International Airport (305) 876-7000
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