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Getting There By Rail Amtrak (tel: (305) 835 1222 or (800) 872 7245; website: www.amtrak.com) is the national railway provider. With comfortable trains and a reliable and efficient service, Amtrak is an excellent way to travel. For national rail enquiries, visitors should call the toll-free information line (tel: (800) USA RAIL). Miami’s main Amtrak rail terminal is located at 8303 Northwest 37th Avenue. The station has very basic facilities, including a checked baggage service, an enclosed waiting area, payphones, vending machines and car hire from Hertz (tel: (800) 654 3131). The station is also fully accessible to persons using wheelchairs. Rail services: Amtrak offers a comprehensive rail network to cities throughout the USA and Canada, including Fort Lauderdale (journey time – 45 minutes), Orlando (journey time – 5 hours) and Jacksonville (journey time – 8 hours). Their SilverMeteor and SilverStar trains operate up the Atlantic coast from Miami to New York City (journey time – 25 hours). Transport to the city: Bus 42 connects the Amtrak station with downtown Miami. |
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