Miami Metro Airport Shuttles to the Cincinnati and Dayton airports are currently offered for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks (only). Airport shuttle services are offered by First Transit, Inc. (dba Miami Metro) as a private charter service separate and apart from Miami University.

Download the 2012-13 Shuttle Information Handout.

• General Information
• Purchasing Tickets
• Connections
• Cost
• Important Traveler Information
• Other Transportation Options
• 2012-2013 Miami Metro Airport Shuttle Dates & Times
• Thanksgiving Break 2012
• Winter Break 2012-13
• Spring Break 2013
• Frequently Asked Questions

General Information
Shuttle service to each airport is always on last day of classes prior to the break (even with exams &/or on holidays). Shuttle service returning from each airport is always on the Sunday before classes resume. Shuttle services for Winter Break Sorority Rush are offered on the Tuesday before classes resume in January.
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Purchasing Tickets
Shuttle tickets must be booked at least one day before travel.

Airline, Flight Number, and Departure/Arrival times must be provided when purchasing an airport shuttle ticket unless traveling to airport without plans to fly (such as connecting with a local ride).

Purchase tickets: Miami University Box Office in the Shriver Center M-F 8-5, or by phone at 513-529-3200.

Payment Methods Accepted: cash, check, credit card, & MUlaa

Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another time within the same break only based on availability. Airport shuttle provider Miami Metro and ticketing services provider Miami University Box Office are not obligated to refund tickets due to airline issues or weather-related incidents impacting flight schedules. Luggage quantities greater than two pieces per rider will have an additional charge.
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Connections
Leaving: Shuttles depart promptly from Spring Street bus stop in front of Shriver Center. Arrive 30 minutes before departure time. Shuttles will leave without you.
Returning: Shuttles board at airport baggage claim and return to Shriver Center when loaded. Be outside waiting. Drivers cannot leave buses to look for riders.

Travel Times to Each Airport
Cincinnati/Northern KY International Airport (CVG) -> 1.25 hours
Dayton International Airport (DAY) -> 1.25 hours

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Cost
Due to uncertain fuel prices, shuttle ticket pricing will be reviewed on a break-by-break basis. Current pricing for Cincinnati and Dayton airport shuttle tickets is $30.00 each way. Individual break prices may be subject to increases after being announced if fuel increases warrant.
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Important Traveler Information

• If at all possible, plan to arrive at airport at least 2 hours before scheduled flight for check-in and security clearance.
• Passengers booked for a specific shuttle have first priority. Passengers who missed a previous shuttle will be seated based on availability.
• Last minute shuttle requests will only be filled if seating is available (another bus will not be scheduled for a single rider who did not pre-plan).
• Riders without pre-purchased tickets may travel on returning airport shuttles if seating is available, and must make payment to driver using EXACT CHANGE or CHECK.
• Shuttles are not obligated to wait for passengers in the event of a delayed flight.
• Miami Metro red/white buses are commonly used for airport shuttles. Other marked vans may be used on low rider routes.
• A Miami Metro emergency phone number is printed on the face of each return ticket should flight plans be changed.

Other Transportation Options
A comprehensive listing of other transportation resources, including private taxi/limo services, chartered buses to Chicago & Cleveland areas at certain breaks, rental cars, etc. may be found at http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/visiting-miami/transportation.html

Student Ride-Share Board, Shriver lower level. Online Ride Board found on myMIAMI under New Modules.
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2012-2013 Miami Metro Airport Shuttle Dates & Times
Depart: Be at Spring St. bus stop 30 minutes before departure time.
Return: Pickup is outside of Baggage Claim for each airline.
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Thanksgiving Break 2012 Ticket on sale date: Monday, August 20th

Winter Break 2012-2013 Ticket on sale date: Monday, October 29th

Spring Break 2012 Ticket on sale date: Monday, January 7th

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are shuttle buses available to airports on dates besides the three listed breaks?
A: No. There has not been sufficient demand/rider volume to make offering the service at other times cost effective.

Q: My flight times are too early/too late for the scheduled shuttle times to work. What are my other options?
A: A comprehensive list of other transportation options is found at www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/visiting-miami/transportation.html.

Q: Can I purchase a shuttle ticket to/from an airport without a booked flight?
A: Riders planning to fly are to provide their complete flight information (airline, flight number, flight time) when purchasing their shuttle tickets, as this information is used by drivers to expedite drop-off and pickup at the airports. Riders connecting to/from local rides may purchase shuttle tickets without providing flight information.
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