10 of the best · Florida, USA
Getting to and Around Florida
The airports for each region, Brightline between Miami and Orlando, SunRail and Tampa’s streetcar, and advice on driving and tolls.
Our 10 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Florida.
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The theme-park gateway
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Central Florida’s main international airport, south-east of downtown Orlando.
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Miami to Orlando by train
Brightline
Fast trains between Miami and Orlando, stopping at Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.
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Toll roads and long distances
Driving in Florida
Most of this guide’s trips need a car; many of Florida’s fastest highways are toll roads.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Show 6 of 10 places on a map
Airports 6
Orlando, Palm Beach, Jacksonville and the Panhandle.
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For Destin
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
The airport for Destin and the western end of 30A.
1701 State Road 85 N, Eglin AFB, FL 32542Explore View on map
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For Amelia Island and St. Augustine
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The airport for Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine.
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Closest to Rosemary Beach
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)
The closest airport to the eastern end of 30A.
6300 West Bay Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32409Explore View on map
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The theme-park gateway
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Central Florida’s main international airport, south-east of downtown Orlando.
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Minutes from Palm Beach
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
The airport for the Palm Beaches, a short drive from Palm Beach island.
1000 James L. Turnage Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406Explore View on map
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For Pensacola
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
The airport for Pensacola and its beaches.
2430 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504Explore View on map
By train 3
Brightline, SunRail and the streetcar.
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Miami to Orlando by train
Brightline
Fast trains between Miami and Orlando, stopping at Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.
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Orlando’s commuter rail
SunRail
Commuter trains between DeLand and Poinciana through downtown Orlando and Winter Park.
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Downtown to Ybor City
TECO Line Streetcar
Tampa’s streetcar between downtown, the Channel District and Ybor City.
By road 1
Driving Florida.
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Toll roads and long distances
Driving in Florida
Most of this guide’s trips need a car; many of Florida’s fastest highways are toll roads.
