Transportation from the City Center to Saint Lucia Airport
Saint Lucia is a tropical island country located in the Caribbean. Its capital and largest port is the city of Castries.
There are two airports on the island. One of them is Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in the north of the island. This airport is the country's main airport and international flights land here. The other is the George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) at the south end. Because the runway of this airport is parallel to Vigie Beach, it is also known as Vigie Airport by the locals. Planes from other islands in the Caribbean and low-budget airlines land here in general.
The most economical way to get to Hewanorra International Airport from the city center is to take the number 2 bus, which departs from here. This bus starts its journey from Castries stop and ends at the Vieux Fort stop at the airport. Since the distance between them is 60 km, this journey takes about 1.5 hours. You can pay the fare to the driver and in cash. Unlike many other Caribbean islands, you have to pay in local currency here.
Apart from this bus, you can use a taxi or private transfer. You can take a taxi you see from the road, or you can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. This is not a very economical option as the distance you will travel is about 60 km.
To get to the airport, you can also use a private transfer service that you can book through your hotel or online. If you are a large family or group, this service may even become an economical option.
George F. L. Charles Airport is only 4 km from the city center. Since you do not have any public transportation facility to go to this airport, you should use a taxi or private transfer to go to this airport.
Transportation from Miami International Airport to City Center
The distance between Miami International Airport and the city center is 11 kilometers. There are many transportation options from the airport to Miami city center. Miami city center can be reached in a short time and easily with bus, subway, taxi, private transfer and car rental alternatives.
At the airport, you can reach the city center by bus or metrorail after reaching the bus platforms and metro station with the free MIA Mover, which operates 24/7 between terminals. Buses 7, 37, 42, 57, 133, 236 and 238 are available from the airport to Miami city center. Ticket price is $2. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes.
To go to the city center by metrorail, you can go to the train station with MIA Mover and take the metrotrail that goes to many parts of Miami. The ticket cost is $2.50.
You can consider taxi, private transfer and car rental options to go to the city center comfortably without using public transportation. The cost of a taxi ride from Miami Airport to Miami city center is approximately $35. If you want to go to the city center by private transfer, you have to pay a fee of 100-125 dollars. You can comfortably reach Miami city center or the surrounding areas by renting a car from the car rental companies located at the exit of Miami Airport.