Distance to Jacksonville from Select Cities
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City
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Dallas, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Norfolk, VA
Orlando, FL
Phoenix, AZ
Pittsburgh, PA
San Diego
St. Louis, MO
Washington, DC
Miles
347
1,160
1,063
802
998
2,422
351
1,475
595
945
613.5
141
2,049
831
2,342
890
711
Driving
Time (Hrs)
Flying Time
(Hrs)
5.75
18.5
17.5
13
17
38.25
5.5
23
9.75
15
9.75
2
33
13.75
34
14.5
11.5
1
4
2.25
1.75
2.75
6
1
2.75
3
2.25
4
.75
5.5
3.25
7
2
2
Access by Rail
Daily railroad passenger service to and from Jacksonville is provided by Amtrak, connecting the city with all other
locations in the Amtrak system. The Jacksonville Amtrak station is located 20 minutes north of Downtown, on the
city’s northside.
Access by Car
Jacksonville is at the crossroads of two major Interstate Highways – 95 (north/south) and 10 (east/west) – and
four U.S. Highways – 1, 17, 90 & 301. The Metropolitan area is served by an efficient network of thoroughfares,
including interstate 295 and Highway 9A, which circles the city and connects I-10 and I-95. Jacksonville is 130 miles
from Orlando and 345 miles from Miami.
In-Town Travel
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) provides local bus service seven days a week.
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The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) operates the Automated Skyway Express, a
monorail system serving the Downtown area. It crosses the St. Johns River and provides accessible
transportation to the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
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Downtown is served by a trolley system, a complimentary network which stops near performing arts
facilities, restaurants and other locations throughout Downtown, Monday through Friday. The Riverside
trolley connects Downtown to this historic neighborhood with attractions, shopping and dining.
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Water taxi service connects the Northbank and Southbank in Downtown Jacksonville. Service is
available during special events to the Jacksonville Sports Complex.
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The JAXPORT St. Johns River Ferry is an auto ferry between Mayport and Fort George Island. Mayport
offers access to the beaches communities and Fort George Island is boasts outdoor activities and
historical attractions. The ferry crosses the St. Johns River about 2.5 miles inland of the river's mouth. The
ferry has been in continuous operation since 1948.
AIRLIFT TALKING POINTS
Traveler Info
Located just minutes from Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) provides non-stop flights to major U.S.
cities, including those that serve as international gateways. The airport offers 200 daily arrivals and departures on all major domestic
air carriers and a network of regional carriers. Enjoy a full-service terminal building, outstanding ground transportation options and
dedication to security and customer service. Over five million passengers enjoy traveling through JIA every year.
Major Airlines/Reservations
JIA News
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Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has been
ranked, by the London Observer, as one of the top four
airports in which art adds to the overall experience of
travelers.
Curbside valet customers at Jacksonville International
Airport (JAX) will be able to receive their boarding
pass at the curbside valet booth. Valet customers can
contact Air Valet with their name and confirmation
number at (904) 741-1005 or use the Air Valet online
reservation system (www.airvalet.aero).
JAA received three Excellence in Airport Marketing &
Communications awards at this year’s annual Airports
Council International (ACI) – North America
conference.
Carrier Share
* Southwest has 30% of the seat capacity available at JIA
* Delta is the largest legacy network/traditional carrier at
22% of seats.
* US Airways is third with 15%
* American Airlines is fourth with 8%
* Continental is fifth with 7%
AirTran Airlines
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue Airways
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Airline
Code
FL
AA
CO
DL
B6
WN
UA
US Airways
US
Airlines
Phone
Concourse
1.800.247.8726
1.800.433.7300
1.800.523.FARE
1.800.221.1212
1.800.538.2583
1.800.I.FLY.SWA
1.800.241.6522
A
C
A
A
A
C
A
1.800.428.4322
C
Regional Carriers
Airlines
Amer. Eagle
Chautauqua- AA
Chautauqua- DL
Comair
Compass- NW
Continental Express
Go Jets
Northwest Express
UA/MESA
US Air ExpressMESA
US Air ExpressRepublic
Airline
Code
EGF
CHQ
CHQ
COM
CP
CO
US
NW
ASH
ASH
US
Area
Distance
from Airport
JIA Statistics (Calendar Years)
Amelia Island
25 miles
Airport Statistics
2007
2008
2009
2010
CYTD as of
Sept ‘11
Downtown
Northside
Southside
St. Augustine
The Beaches
Westside
18 miles
1 mile
25 miles
45 miles
29 miles
17 miles
Enplanements
Deplanements
Total # Passengers
3,171,228
3,148,273
6,319,501
2,998,472
3,004,226
6,002,698
2,799,372
2,806,562
5,605,934
2,808,989
2,792,511
5,601,500
2,074,630
2,077,113
4,151,743
**Information and statistics obtained from JIA’s Web site: www.jia.aero
208 N. Laura St, Suite 102 • Jacksonville, FL 32202 • 800-340-4444 • visitjacksonville.com
Ground Transportation
At JIA, all ground transportation services, including rental car agencies, taxi and limousine services, are located on the lower level of
the terminal building adjacent to baggage claim.
Airport Car Rental (Onsite)
Rental Car Return
Company Name
Alamo/National Car
Rental
Avis Rent-A-Car
Budget Rent-A-Car
Phone Number
904-741-4580
To return an onsite airport car rental, drive directly into the ground floor
of the parking garage, which is adjacent to the terminal building.
904-741-2327
904-741-9910 or
800-527-0700
800-800-4000
904-741-6390
904-741-2151
800-847-4389
Taxi Service
Dollar Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz Rent-A-Car
Thrifty Rent-A-Car
Gator City Taxi is the official taxi company serving Jacksonville
International Airport. Service is available at the entrance to JIA, or call
Gator City Taxi at 904-741-0008 or 904-355-8294.
Other Ground Transportation
Company Name
A9A Airport
Transportation
American
Airport Shuttle
Bon Voyage
Car Service and
Shuttle
GO Airport
Shuttle & Sedan
Services of
Jacksonville
EZ Airport
Shuttle
Pearl Executive
Shuttle
RedCoach, Inc.
Ana’s Limo
Phone Number
(904) 415-5360
(904) 229-0900
(904) 233-4547
904-353-8880
Downtown Shuttle Bus Service
AirJTA (CT3 route) shuttle bus service between JIA and Downtown. Service located on
the lower level near the Ground Transportation booth. Call 904-630-3100 for schedule
and rate info. CT3 is quick and reliable transportation between Downtown and
Jacksonville International Airport. The CT3 also makes a stop at the River City
Marketplace an outdoor shopping and dining center near Airport Road hotels. For
travelers staying Downtown or on the Southbank, the CT3 has pickups at the Omni Hotel
and at Kings Avenue Station. The CT3 route also makes its way into the
Baymeadows/Philips Highway area.
Hotel shuttle service
(904) 741-3740
(888) 997-3275
(407) 851-2886
(904) 545-9007
Check with your hotel for details.
Terminal shuttle
Free shuttles operate between all parking lots (with exception of the parking garage) and
the terminal 24 hours a day.
Valet Parking
24-hour valet service is available at JIA from AirValet. Vehicle check-in booth is on the
upper level. Call 904-741-1005 for more information.
**Information and statistics obtained from JIA’s Web site: www.jia.aero
208 N. Laura St, Suite 102 • Jacksonville, FL 32202 • 800-340-4444 • visitjacksonville.com
Daily Domestic Departures and Seats from JAX- 2011
(Cities with non-stop service from Jacksonville)
Market
Jet Carriers 2011
Atlanta
Baltimore
Birmingham
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago O’Hare
Cincinnati
Cleveland (seasonal)
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Denver
Detroit
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood
Houston Hobby
Houston Intercontinental
Las Vegas McCarran
Memphis
Minneapolis
Nashville
New York JF Kennedy
New York La Guardia
New York Newark
Norfolk
Philadelphia
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Washington Dulles
Washington National
Subtotal -Jet Carriers
Regional Carriers 2011
Miami
Tampa
Subtotal- Regional Carriers
Grand Total- Carriers
Code
Daily Departures
Daily Seats
ATL
BWI
BHM
BOS
CLT
ORD
CVG
CLE
DWF
DEN
DTW
FLL
HOU
IAH
LAS
MEM
MSP
BNA
JFK
LGA
EWR
ORF
PHL
SJU
IAD
DCA
14
3
1
1
6
4
1
0
4
1
2
4
1
4
1
3
1
3
2
3
4
2
3
1
3
6
78
2,241
411
137
100
894
286
50
0
544
137
202
548
122
200
137
150
76
411
312
216
240
274
357
100
202
434
8,781
MIA
TPA
4
2
6
184
242
274
516
9,297
**Information and statistics obtained from JIA’s Web site: www.jia.aero
208 N. Laura St, Suite 102 • Jacksonville, FL 32202 • 800-340-4444 • visitjacksonville.com