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Getting there

By Air

All major cities in Florida are served daily by airlines from all corners of the United States. Likewise many intrnational airlines have regulary scheduled flights to Florida. 


These include:

British Airways - www.british-airways.com

Continental - www.flycontentinal.com

Virgin Atlantic - www.flyvirgin.com

Lufthansa - www.lufthansa.com

Delta - www.delta-air.com

American Airlines - www.Americanair.com

KLM - www.klm.nl

Martinair - www.martinair.nl

Air France - www.airfrance.com

EconomyTravel.com

By Rail

Amtrak offers a variety of special fares. The USA Rail Pass is offered to international visitors only and offers different passes that range between 15 and 30 days validity.   


The North America Rail Pass provides you with 30 consecutive travel days with unlimited rides and stopovers throughout the United States and Canada.

Amtrak also offers promotions with United Airlines and Carnival Cruise Lines. Information about timetables and special fares is available directly from Amtrak.

By Bus

Greyhound offers discounts on seven-day advance bookings plus a 50% discount on a companion ticket for three-day advance purchases. Travel On A Weekday: fares are often priced lower for Monday through Thursday travel. 


The North America Discovery Pass is Greyhound's oneprice unlimited travel ticket, valid for 60 consecutive days.

By Car 

By far the most popular way to reach Florida from other states is driving. Interstate highways make the cross-country journey a breeze, allthough it still taks two days to drive all the way from New York and at least three days to drive from the West Coast. 


Major interstate routes:

Interstate 95 - Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Savannah, Jacksonville, Space Coast, Miami.

Interstate 75 - Detroit, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Tennessee, Atlanta, Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Miami.

Interstate 10 - Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonia, Houston, New Orleans, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville.

Up to 40 Percent Lower than Other Car Rental Compa
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