Travel to CHI 2003
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
+1.954.765.5900
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Travel into Ft. Lauderdale
The Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is only seven minutes away from the Broward County Convention Center and surrounding major hotels.
Taxis and Shuttle Service
Taxi cab stands are centrally located at the airport and major hotels. A taxi ride from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport to Broward County Convention Center is approximately US $6. Yellow Cab/Checker can be reached at +1 954 777 7777.
Airport Express, a shared-ride service, offers transportation to the Broward County Convention Center for US $8 per person. Kiosks are located outside of each terminal's baggage claim area. Reservations can be made in advance by calling +1 954 561 8888.
Travel into Miami
The Miami International Airport (MIA) is approximately 45 minutes away from the Broward County Convention Center and surrounding major hotels. The MIA Info Line is +1 305 876 7000.
Taxis and Shuttle Service
Taxis and SuperShuttle vans are available 24 hours per day. Taxis are available on the arrival and departure levels at MIA. Taxi fare from MIA to Broward County Convention Center can range from US $60 - US $80.
SuperShuttle vans can be found on the ground level of the terminal building, outside the baggage claim area. Reservations are not needed for SuperShuttle or taxi service originating at MIA. SuperShuttle charges approximately US $25 for one way service from Miami airport to Broward County Convention Center. The telephone number for SuperShuttle is +1 800 874 8885.
Parking Facilities
The Broward County Convention Center has a parking garage available for a fee of US $12 a day.
Travel Tips
We suggest you contact your airline carrier to confirm their services, schedules, meals, preflight airport arrival times, baggage restrictions and other travel-related questions that you may have. Most carriers have information posted on their Web sites to assist travelers in making their flights as uncomplicated as possible. You may also wish to contact your local airport to verify parking availability and restrictions.
Additional Information
The Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Tourism Bureau can be accessed by visiting www.sunny.org.
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