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University of Miami - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Transportation

Quick Stats

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.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Transportation at University of Miami

mebell2011

'15

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3.1
B-

Bye Bye Money, Hello Cabs.

You have the Hurry Cane, which is a bus system that can bus you around to the farther parts of campus, as well as to a grocery store, the outdoor mall, and a good weekend hang out. However, the Hurry Cane runs on its own schedule and is very hard to depend on. For the most part if you don't have a car, you spend a lot of your money on cabs, because if you want to go anywhere on the weekends, its at least a cab ride away. There is also the metro very close by, but it has limited places it goes to. Be prepared to spend money on cabs.

Feb 09, 2012

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Transportation at University of Miami

melmae22

'12

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

4.6
A

Decent

Freshman are not allowed to have cars. However, there is a metro rail that runs from campus to the airport and a shopping center. It is inconvenient not to have a car but definitely manageable. Night life is not on campus, but luckily the school provides transportation to local night ares numerous times during the week.

Jan 09, 2012

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Transportation at University of Miami

duchkey

'15

Veterinary Sciences

4.2
A-

It's Easy to Get Around

Traffic is pretty congested so if you wanna get around, there's always taxis. Getting a big group also helps with the taxi prices. Many off campus locations/houses are walking distance, so it is not hard to get there. It also helps if you know someone who drives to take you to South Beach. We also have a metro system which is right in front of the school that you can take to the mall or South Beach (with the aid of busses).

Jan 03, 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

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

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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