cruisecritiquer Posted August 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2013 My DS is an avid train enthusiast so when I found out that there is a train that runs from the airport to virtually the front step of our hotel, I was tempted to forgo our usual livery service and try it out. I'm wondering if anyone knows how much of a hassle this would be. We would be arriving at 7:30 so would not step foot on the train until almost 8:30 most likely. I'm thinking it would be dark since our travel is in November after the time change. I want to make sure that safety is not a concern. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2013 No way in hell would I ride the train from MIA to downtown. It goes through some very seedy and dangerous areas. Take a cab for $25 and be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted August 25, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted August 25, 2013 No way in hell would I ride the train from MIA to downtown. It goes through some very seedy and dangerous areas. Take a cab for $25 and be safe Good to know! Thank you. I'll go with our usual transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 25, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2013 yeah, think barbed wire fences and bars on the windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted August 25, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I like the OP's sister am a train enthusiast an I also am a believer in using public transport over motor vehicles where possible. I plan to use the Miami train and metro system to get from the port to Ft Lauderdale. It will be around 10-11 am on a Sunday. Surely it will be reasonable safe to do so (won't it?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susique Posted August 25, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Not to start anything, but if you do not live in Miami, how do you know it is dangerous. This is a fairly new leg for our (I live in Miami) Metro-Rail system. There is security everywhere, and where the hotel is, lots of people out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted August 25, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Not to start anything, but if you do not live in Miami, how do you know it is dangerous. This is a fairly new leg for our (I live in Miami) Metro-Rail system. There is security everywhere, and where the hotel is, lots of people out and about. At this point...on a Friday evening...when I don't know my way around well I don't want to take any chances. But, are you saying you disagree or you don't have personal knowledge either but are just asking how he knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 25, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I would take the taxi at that hour of the evening. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted August 25, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Take the taxi. Skip the train this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted August 26, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2013 THe Metro Rail runs from the airport to the downtown hotels. Is there any public transportation (elevated train) that runs through Beverly hills. Its a good choice, the new station at the air port is magnificent. It connects with Metro rail, local and express buses, Tri rail( shuttle Still) and taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susique Posted August 26, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have lived here for 40 years and we always use the Metro-Rail to get to the area they are going to. The AAA arena is there and upscale restaurants and night clubs. Miami-Dade College has a campus there that has lots of night classes. They do not close downtown Miami at 8:00 PM. So yes, I do have some knowledge. I even have a friend who in on the platform at 4:00 in the morning everyday to go to work. She travels through those so called seedy areas as well. I was a little anoyed that they were trying to make people think Miami is dangerous. I could not tell them if their city transportation system is bad if I did not live there and use it. That being said, I was not telling the OP to use it. I was defending the city I live in. I would never use a public transportation system that I was unfamilar with. That is common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted August 26, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have lived here for 40 years and we always use the Metro-Rail to get to the area they are going to. The AAA arena is there and upscale restaurants and night clubs. Miami-Dade College has a campus there that has lots of night classes. They do not close downtown Miami at 8:00 PM.So yes, I do have some knowledge. I even have a friend who in on the platform at 4:00 in the morning everyday to go to work. She travels through those so called seedy areas as well. I was a little anoyed that they were trying to make people think Miami is dangerous. I could not tell them if their city transportation system is bad if I did not live there and use it. That being said, I was not telling the OP to use it. I was defending the city I live in. I would never use a public transportation system that I was unfamilar with. That is common sense. Well thank you for informing me of my lack of common sense. Good thing I came to my senses. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted August 26, 2013 Author #13 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have lived here for 40 years and we always use the Metro-Rail to get to the area they are going to. The AAA arena is there and upscale restaurants and night clubs. Miami-Dade College has a campus there that has lots of night classes. They do not close downtown Miami at 8:00 PM.So yes, I do have some knowledge. I even have a friend who in on the platform at 4:00 in the morning everyday to go to work. She travels through those so called seedy areas as well. I was a little anoyed that they were trying to make people think Miami is dangerous. I could not tell them if their city transportation system is bad if I did not live there and use it. That being said, I was not telling the OP to use it. I was defending the city I live in. I would never use a public transportation system that I was unfamilar with. That is common sense. I don't know who pee'ed in your Cheerios but you did not have ton suggest I lack common sense just because you were annoyed with others' opinions. There is something off about how easily you were offended when someone gave their opinion about the metro-rail in your city. Yet you had no problem inserting your own condescending opinions regarding an actual person. The reason I asked is because the hotel lists the metro rail as a transportation option, something I thought my son would enjoy. My city also has a metro-rail and it's not uncommon for out of towners to use it to get to NFL games, basketball games, and uptown in general where there is not much parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susique Posted August 26, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I am so sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. I tried to answer your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted August 26, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I am so sorry if I offended you. That was not my intent. I tried to answer your question. Thank you. I am not offended anymore. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susique Posted August 26, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I honestly meant that my common sense would not allow me to suggest the metro-rail. I would never put anyone in harms way. I guess my answer sounded a bit condensending. Did not mean it that way. Once again, I am sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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