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Jacksonville, FL
The closest major airport is Jacksonville International Airport, located at a distance of just 11 miles from the city center of Jacksonville, FL.
Public Transportation
The city is served by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), which consists of express and regular bus service, the stadium shuttle, JTA Connexion (paratransit) and downtown trolleys. Perhaps the most useful mean of transportation, for tourists and visitors, is the elevated monorail known as JTA Skyway, which runs throughout the entire central business district.
Rail Service
CSX Transportation and Amtrak are serving Jacksonville. The current Amtrak Station is located on Clifford Lane, which is situated in the northwest section of the city.
Major Highways
The major roads and highways in Jacksonville are: I-10, I-95, J. Turner Butler Boulevard (SR 202) and SR-9A. I-10 and I-95 intersect in Jacksonville, I-10 ending at this intersection. The most useful road for tourists is perhaps J. Turner Butler Boulevard (SR 202), which, along with other additional roads, connects the city to the beaches. SR-9A bypasses the city to the east, while I-95 (which has a bypass route, with I-295), bypasses the city to the west.
Travel Tip: Before getting behind the wheel and start exploring the nearby surroundings, be sure to grab a local map first, because, and especially if you're a first-time visitor in Jacksonville, you can easily get lost, and end up someplace else, than your desired destination.
Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!
From Jacksonville International Airport: Start by heading southeast on Whirlwind Avenue, toward Barnstormer Road. Make a slight left at Barnstormer Road and turn right at Pecan Park Road. Turn left at Dixie Clipper Dr., and make a slight left to stay on Dixie Clipper Dr. Continue onto Airport Road. Continue onto Duval Road and merge onto I-95 S via the ramp to Jacksonville. Take exit 362A to merge onto Florida 9A S, toward Blount Island/Jax Beaches. Take the Town Center Pkwy exit, toward University of North Florida Dr. Turn left at Town Center Pkwy., and continue onto University of North Fl Dr. Turn right to stay on University of North Fl Dr. Take the 1st right onto Alumni Dr.
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