Getting Around, Jacksonville Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Jacksonville, Florida - FL, USA)
By all accounts, this city offers a solid travel and transport infrastructure. The Jacksonville International Airport is a busy and efficient hub, while public transport services provided by the Jacksonville Transport Authority are considered to be both regular and reliable.
Visitors to the city should find that no matter what mode of transport they choose in order to travel around, they will reach their intended destination without difficulty.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) / Arriving by Air
Address: 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, Florida FL, 32218, USA
Tel: +1 904 741 2000
Situated a short distance from the downtown district, the
Jacksonville International Airport is a busy facility with annual traffic figures of more than five-million passengers. The airport receives some 200 arrivals and departures daily, to and from a wide variety of destinations. Ground transportation options into the city center include taxis and hotel shuttles.
Jacksonville International Airport Guide
Car Rental
Jacksonville is within reasonable driving distance of some of Florida's finest attractions and visitors would be wise to consider renting a vehicle to travel around the region. Hire cars are available from both dealers based at the airport and those in downtown Jacksonville. There are three major interstates serving Jacksonville, namely the I-95, the I-295 and the I-10. The I-75 Interstate also runs about 60 miles / 96 km west of downtown.
Buses and Coaches
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates a variety of bus services in the city. Meanwhile, those wishing to travel to destinations farther afield can use the ever popular Greyhound coaches.
Trains
Amtrak has a station on Clifford Lane, situated on the northwestern side of the city, which provides travel between Jacksonville and other Florida and US destinations. For short hops, there is the Skyway service, an elevated train system that operates between downtown destinations.
Taxis
There are a variety of companies offering taxi services in Jacksonville, including the ever popular Yellow Cab Company. Passengers can hail cabs in the street or call and advance book a car. The official taxi company at Jacksonville Airport is Gator City Taxi, which provides affordable travel from outside of the main terminal's entrance.
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