VeeamON 2023 How to get to Miami Beach without and Uber of Taxi


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Hi Folks,

 

I like to travel in local style while in new cities. Taxi and Uber rides for me are the same everywhere, but train, bus and feet always provide a different experience. Just ask @Chris.Childerhose and Nico Stein about our fun ride on the Prague metro then long walk through the city :). Anyways, Miami is no exception. For $2.25 you can get a bus to Miami Beach. There is a free shuttle that runs up and down Miami Beach as well. Checkout the options here: https://www.miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp

 


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Yes taking the transit in Prague was great. Might look in to this for Miami just not sure the family will want to.  😂

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Yes, it is interesting in every city to explore the local transports, restaurants and pubs. It gets you an more authentic view at the life there than visiting the tourist hotspots only.

I was glad to be able to go on a walk with some of the Vanguards at the first day in Prague. 😎👍🏼

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It would be great to visit around, and spend some time with all of you guys!

😄

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Yes, it is interesting in every city to explore the local transports, restaurants and pubs. It gets you an more authentic view at the life there than visiting the tourist hotspots only.

I was glad to be able to go on a walk with some of the Vanguards at the first day in Prague. 😎👍🏼

It was amazing to me that folks wanted to take a bus in Prague when you could walk.  So much to take in!

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Looks like route is to take the MIA Mover to Airport Station and take Bus Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express to get within a 7 minute walk of the hotel.  Seems easy enough.  Bus ride should be about 35 minutes (plus the walk) according to google.  Appears that a typical car ride is 25-30 minutes, so honestly, not a lot longer….

 

https://www.miamidade.gov/transportation-publicworks/routes_detail.asp?route=150

 

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Miami+International+Airport,+2100+NW+42nd+Ave,+Miami,+FL+33142/Fontainebleau+Miami+Beach,+4441+Collins+Ave,+Miami+Beach,+FL+33140/@25.8063989,-80.2747896,12z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d9b74d4eb94ac1:0x989fdae0cba2f8e1!2m2!1d-80.2870509!2d25.7958723!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d9b31569f5d16b:0xd8c0a47b7c602256!2m2!1d-80.1227119!2d25.8178372!3e3

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Very Cool!

 

I may still Uber after my flight but this is a pretty inexpensive direct way as well. 

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I can recommend the bus. #150. I did this for VeeamOn 2019 and plan on doing it again this year.

It’s a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to the hotel, but in the hot-humid South Florida climate it seems a lot longer. 

 

For getting around Miami Beach, there’s a free trolley bus system. Very convenient!

https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/transportation/trolley/

 

 

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This looks like it could be fun too. Maybe not from the airport but to explore near the hotel.

http://citibikemiami.com/

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This looks like it could be fun too. Maybe not from the airport but to explore near the hotel.

http://citibikemiami.com/

Why not :), we are on the same flight we could race :)

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Chris could ferry our luggage to the hotel for us, we would give a good tip $$$ of course :)

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Chris could ferry our luggage to the hotel for us, we would give a good tip $$$ of course :)

Haha 😋😂

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This looks like it could be fun too. Maybe not from the airport but to explore near the hotel.

http://citibikemiami.com/

Why not :), we are on the same flight we could race :)

My bike courier days were long, long ago...

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I can recommend the bus. #150. I did this for VeeamOn 2019 and plan on doing it again this year.

It’s a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to the hotel, but in the hot-humid South Florida climate it seems a lot longer. 

 

For getting around Miami Beach, there’s a free trolley bus system. Very convenient!

https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/transportation/trolley/

 

 

Thx @RonV , nice to know!

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Cool Nico. I remember taking that free bus. I also remember 2019 VeeamON after the Veeam Canada boat cruise and subsequent South Beach bar hop actually walking all the way back on auto pilot :). Now that I drink only pop and juice that is a think of the past. Welcome to the all New Improved “Behaved Burke”. It took a few decades but we made it to leading a wholesome lifestyle :) 

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