Transportation

Certain private companies offer services to Miami students. Miami does not have any relationship with these companies, and it does not endorse their use. All such travel is at the traveler's own risk, and Miami does not assume any responsibility or liability for such services.

Airline Service

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Approximately an hour south of Oxford in northern Kentucky off I-275

Dayton International Airport
Approximately an hour northeast of Oxford in Vandalia off I-70E

Port Columbus International Airport
Approximately two hours northeast of Oxford via I-70E

Indianapolis International Airport
Approximately two hours northwest of Oxford via I-70W

Butler County Regional Airport
Commercial services excluding scheduled air carrier service, Airport Rd. E., Hamilton, OH, 513-887-0444

Miami University Airport
Small commercial and private planes, Fairfield Rd., Oxford, 513-529-2735

The Cincinnati and Dayton airports are the two major facilities located within the shortest distance to Oxford (approximately one hour). Ticket prices vary, however, so be sure to check for cheapest fares. Several travel agencies in Oxford provide personalized service.


Airport Shuttles and Taxi Service

Airport Shuttle Service
Serving all airports 24 hours, 513-896-6605. Oxford to Cincinnati or Dayton airport: $85 single; $60 each for two to four; $50 each for five or more. Midnight to 6 a.m. additional $10, $3 surcharge in some cases. Call for rates to other airports.

Denny's Airport Shuttle Service
513-259-5554. Serving all regional airports 24 hours. Oxford to Cincinnati or Dayton airports, $70 for one to six passengers plus gratuity. Other regional airports and other destinations by request. Professional drivers, clean and modern coaches, excellent and reliable service.

Empire Transportation
Fairfield, OH, 513-860-3324. 24-hour transportation from Miami University to all airports. To Cincinnati or Dayton airport, $95 + tax and gratuity for one traveler. Up to 10 travelers can ride for one-time charge of $95 + tax and gratuity. To Columbus or Indianapolis airport, $175 + tax and gratuity. We provide transportation to doctor's appointments or any needed transportation. We provide a full line of limousines, GMC shuttle van, Cadillacs, Mercedes, and Hybrid Toyota Camry.

Flamingo Limousine
Fairfield, OH, 513-600-2643, www.flamingolimousines.com
24-hour transportation from Miami University to all airports. To Cincinnati or Dayton airport, $75 + gratuity for up to three people or $95 + gratuity for up to five. (Call for rates to other airports.) We also provide transportation to other destinations, including doctor's offices.

Miami Metro Shuttle Service
To major airports for Thanksgiving break, Winter break, and Spring break. Buses leave from Spring Street bus stop in front of Shriver Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Miami University Box Office in Shriver Center or by phone at 513-529-3200. One-way tickets to Cincinnati or Dayton $27.50; Columbus or Indianapolis $47.50. No discounts for round-trip. For more information, including dates and departure times, see Airport Shuttle.

Oxford Limousine Service - need-a-ride inc.
Oxford, OH, 800-891-0064,  513-523-6840, www.oxfordlimousine.com
Providing transportation in and out of Oxford, 24/7 by appointment, shopping and to all hospitals and doctor's offices, bus, and train transportation: $85 single, $60 each for two, $55 each for three, $45 each for four or more. Transportation costs to/from airports—Cincinnati and Dayton: $85 single, $60 each for two, $55 each for three, $45 each for four or more; Indianapolis: $170 for up to three passengers, $20 for each additional passenger; Columbus: $190 for up to three passengers, $20 for each additional passenger. Traveling midnight to 6 a.m. requires an extra $10 per person.

Harold's Taxi & Limo
Transportation 24/7 around Oxford and to Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Lexington airports. Rates vary. Call 513-262-6828.

523-TAXI
Oxford, OH, 523taxi@gmail.com
Transportation around Oxford (before midnight, $4 flat rate, $2 per head; after midnight, $6 flat rate, $3 per head). Other destinations include airports ($79 single, $55 each for two to four, $40 each for five to six) and Cincinnati area. Schedule 48 hrs. prior to event with payment. Use MUBucks or cash; no refunds.


Charter Bus Service to Major Cities

Footprint Tours, Inc.
440-244-5100, 401 Broadway Ave., Suite B, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Bus service at breaks to Elyria, west side Cleveland; Strongsville, Akron, east side Cleveland; Beechwood; pick-ups at Cook Field parking lot, drop-offs in residence quads.

Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF) Chicago Bus Trip Charters
Bus service to Chicago area for Fall break (October), Thanksgiving break, Winter break, February 3-day break, and Spring break. The Miami pick-up and drop-off location is on the south side of Cook Field. Bus stops in Chicago are located along the Tri-State Tollway: Lincoln Oasis, Hinsdale Oasis, O'Hare Oasis, Lake Forest Oasis, and Kenosha. Tickets are $95 round trip; space is limited. One-way tickets are not available. To purchase tickets or get more information, including departure times, see MUSF Chicago Bus Trips.

Megabus.com
This low-cost, daily express bus service operates out of Cincinnati. Buses depart from 4th and Race St. downtown. For reservations, call 877-462-6342 Monday–Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (CST), Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CST).


Train Service

Amtrak
1-800-USA-RAIL, no direct service to Oxford. Station locations—Cincinnati: 1301 Western Ave.; Connersville, IN: 1012 Eastern Ave.

Rental Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5180 College Corner Pike
513-524-9800
M–F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday


Ride Share/Ride Board

An online Ride Board (available through myMiami) as well as the bulletin board located on the lower level of the Shriver Center (near the ATM machines) advertises rides needed and rides offered by students.

Getting Around Campus

Miami Metro
In addition to motor vehicles and bicycles, students get around campus using the Miami Metro bus service, which also provides transportation uptown, to several off-campus student housing areas, and to the Hamilton campus. The buses run daily during fall and spring semesters. For routes and scheduled hours of operation, see Miami Metro.

Nighttime Door-to-Door (NDD)
Established for the protection of students after dark, the NDD service provides a safe escort for persons traveling alone during evening hours, operating until 4 a.m. most days of the week. Students can call 529-2277 for this service.

Access Miami
Access Miami provides transportation for students with disabilities. During fall and spring semesters, Access Miami provides door-to-door transportation around campus and in the Oxford area. Call 529-2277 to access this service, which operates 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.