Disneymomx2 Posted September 16, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Anyone have any idea what the travel time and driving conditions are like between MIA and the Falls mall? My daughter really wants to go to the American Girl Store. We're from Canada, so we don't have them here. We will have a rental car. Our plane gets in about 10 am Saturday morning. We leave Sunday on the Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 16, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I used to live just a few minutes from the Falls I'm gonna give you a route that is not the most direct, but IME will be less traffic in the long run. Exit the airport and head for the Dolphin expressway SR836 and head WEST for 7.5 miles turn SOUTH on the turnpike SR976 10.5 miles and exit at SW 152 st,which is the ZOO exit; turn EAST head est 2.5 miles to US-1 and turn NORTH FALLS Center is 1 mile north, on the left, at SW 136 ST but I'm not sure where the exact store you want id from there - this is a BIG area of stores ***************** this route will take you AROUND most of the Miami traffic for a total of approx. 25 miles. There are tolls on the turnpike and they ARE all electronic in this area so paying the rental car fee for this service is wise. There ARE shorter more direct routes but depending on time and day this route is what I'd do (did) I on leaving the Falls you are heading for FTL area, back track to the turnpike and stay on it until you see the signs for TP or 95 north ... your choice. If you want the scenic route go east to Old Cutler Road and follow this north into downtown thru old Miami neighborhoods and 'the Grove' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disneymomx2 Posted September 16, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 16, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2013 most welcome I can hang a map if you think you need it . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted September 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2013 HI Capt, Can you tell me the best route to take from Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor to the Homestead Miami Speedway on raceday. Would it be really long to take Griffin to Hwy 27 to 997, it may be better than sitting on the hwys in traffic what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) 997 is KROME Ave and that's out in the Boonies IMO the turnpike is your best option and yes there is going to be plenty of traffic because it IS the best option. Krome might be light down to Homestead but once you turn east and get to US1 you are in the mess heading for the track. I might get off the turnpike at 989 / SW 112 AVE and go south to SW 286 ST (west), then south again at SW 137 ... but that's likely going to be a mess too. The track is kinda on the edge of civilization! Edited September 17, 2013 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted September 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yes I do know that 997 is definitely out in the boonies. I have attended the race but have always stayed in Florida City but this time I am staying in Fort Lauderdale so not being used to all of that traffic and freeways I was thinking that taking 997 all the way down to 344 I think Palm (Florida City) I would avoid some chaos and wanted your opinion. Do you think it would be 2 hours down on race day or more than that, either route I take??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2013 have not done it so can not comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted September 19, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've done Krome Av. to the track. Its good and fast, once you get out of Homestead. You'll be stuck in the same traffic going to the turnpike if your going to Krome Av. The best thing about Krome is you can stop at the Miccsuckiee casino going and comeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted March 30, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Any idea how much a taxi would cost to go from the Hampton Inn Brickell to the American Girl store (Falls Mall)? 🚕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 30, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Any idea how much a taxi would cost to go from the Hampton Inn Brickell to the American Girl store (Falls Mall)? try this: http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Miami You CAN do public transportation for this Take Metrorail to the southern end of the line which is at Dadeland Mall (there are two stops ... south is the last one.) Then take a bus south to the Falls .... it will run right down US-1. This will cost a fraction of what a taxi would. http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrorail-stations.asp Edited March 30, 2014 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted March 30, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2014 try this: http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=Miami You CAN do public transportation for this Take Metrorail to the southern end of the line which is at Dadeland Mall (there are two stops ... south is the last one.) Then take a bus south to the Falls .... it will run right down US-1. This will cost a fraction of what a taxi would. http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrorail-stations.asp This is PERFECT!! Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted March 30, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) you'll want Route 31 Busway Local you are getting on at about SW 100 St, and will go to SW 136 St ... this bus route uses a special set of lanes next to US1 reserved for bus and emergency vehicles . . . 6 stops should be it. The Falls shopping center proper is just west of the bus lane, but the general store area is ALL around . . . http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/routes/31.pdf use the saved taxi dollars to have a drink on me during your cruise (when the weather was bad this is how I went to work downtown ... to avoid the mess of US-1 traffic) Edited March 30, 2014 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted March 30, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 30, 2014 you'll want Route 31 Busway Local you are getting on at about SW 100 St, and will go to SW 136 St ... this bus route uses a special set of lanes next to US1 reserved for bus and emergency vehicles . . . 6 stops should be it. The Falls shopping center proper is just west of the bus lane, but the general store area is ALL around . . . http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/routes/31.pdf use the saved taxi dollars to have a drink on me during your cruise (when the weather was bad this is how I went to work downtown ... to avoid the mess of US-1 traffic) You are the BEST!! I was just playing around with the map!! 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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