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Get around Jacksonville


Get around Jacksonville

Unless you want to spend a lot of time waiting for buses, a car is a must to fully experience Jacksonville; due to Jacksonville's size and low density, most destinations are not within walking distance of each other. Mass transit is limited to the city bus system, and an elevated rail system in the downtown district that links both banks of the river with a crossing on the Acosta Bridge. The bus system is minimally adequate; no bus runs past midnight, and many bus routes stop running at around 8 or 9PM. All buses are linked via GPS to a central control system and stops are well-marked throughout the entire city.
  • Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Phone: (904) 630-3100, . The bus system is fairly extensive in scope, but you must plan ahead as the frequency of stops is between 30 minutes to an hour. Buses are air-conditioned and reasonably comfortable, but JTA buses struggle with on-time performance.
  • Taxi services are available, but expensive due to the sprawl of the city.
  • Car rentals are the most convenient for of transportation for visitors, with local companies offering better prices but national chains offering more convenience vis-a-vis return policies and times.
  • Car Rental Companies include:
  • Alamo Rent A Car, Toll free: 1-800-462-5266, .
  • Avis Rent A Car, Toll free: 1-800-331-1212, .
  • Budget Rent A Car, Toll free: 1-800-527-0700, .
  • Dollar Rent A Car, Toll free: 1-800-800-3665, .
  • E-Z Rent-A-Car, Toll free: 1-800-277-5171, .
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Toll free: 1-800-261-7331, .
  • Hertz Car Rental, Toll free: 1-800-654-3131, ].
  • Thrifty, Toll free: 1-800-847-4389, .
  • It is also possible to bike around the historic neighborhoods of Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, and San Marco. Starting in Riverside, you can walk or bike down the Riverwalk to the Main St. Bridge, located in downtown. Ride or walk over the bridge to access San Marco and its many shops and restaurants. Biking is a great way to enjoy the urban core's varied and beautiful architecture which is so easy to miss by car.

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