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Transportation

Locator Map

Get oriented to the location of the performing arts center, the James L. Knight Center (where the opening, closing and 25th anniversary celebration ceremonies will be held), the hotels and the Metromover that connects them all together by clicking on the following link for a map. The map is not drawn to scale. The distance from the farthest hotel to the performing arts center is approximately 12 minutes on the Metromover.

GALA Choruses Locator Map (PDF 145 kb)

Air Travel

AA Vacations

American Airlines is an official sponsor of GALA Choruses. To receive discounted rates on air travel with American Airlines go to www.aa.com to make your reservation and be sure to use the following code A0378AA. You can also make a discounted reservation by calling 800-433-1790 and providing the discount code. Please note that there is a service charge of $20 to make the reservation by phone.

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Options from Miami International Airport

With recent additions and improvements made to the extensive Greater Miami transportation system, getting around town has never been easier. From the moment visitors arrive, our Miami transportation specialists work hard to ensure that getting around Greater Miami and the Beaches will be smooth sailing - and flying, driving or riding.

Taxicabs and SuperShuttle vans are available on the ARRIVAL (ground) level at Miami International Airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. MIA has wheelchair-accessible taxicabs and SuperShuttle vans available upon request to any taxi starter, located on the ground level of the terminal, outside the baggage claim area

Current Fares: (as of 6/1/07)

DESTINATION Hotels via Super Shuttle Taxi – Estimated fare 1-5 pax
Downtown $14.00 $21.70

Super Shuttle: (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826)
Or Book online at:
http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=Miami

Miami-area Bus Companies (Motorcoaches):

American Coach Lines of Miami
Toll-free: 800-275-8687
Tel: 305-688-7700
http://www.coachamerica.com/citypages/index.cfm/location/miami

Aventura Worldwide Transportation Services
http://www.aventuralimo.com/welcome.htm
Nationwide: 1-800-944-9886
South Florida- 305-770-LIMO

BKTT (Brickell Key Tours and Transportation)
http://www.bktt.com/
Telephone: 305-858-5466
Toll-Free: 1-888-858-9986

Carey Miami
http://www.carey.com/eCarey/cities/US/Miami/index.html
305-892-5800
1-800-824-4820

Endeavor Bus Lines/South Florida Trailways
http://www.endeavorbuslines.com/
305-751-0529
877-249-4440

Greyhound Travel Services
http://www.greyhound.com/products_services/charter.shtml
305-681-1695

Miami Nice Tours Inc.
http://www.miami-nice.com/services.html
305-949-9180

Transportation Options from Ft Lauderdale International Airport

The shuttle provider at FLL airport is GO Airport Shuttle.

From FLL to downtown Miami the fare one-way is approximately $20, plus tips – limit of 2 checked and one carry-on bag. They also can meet groups if arranged in advance. Their website is www.floridalimo.com and they accommodate online reservations.

Taxi fare from Fort Lauderdale airport is approximately $70 one-way.