Originally Posted by
Adrock111
We are flying AA to MIA from GCM on a Sunday afternoon, and then have two options for getting back home to SFO. The first, which we prefer if doable, is taking uber/shuttle/taxi to FLL and flying JetBlue (kids much happier on cross-country flight with DirecTV and reliable internet). The connection would be 3:55. Does this seem doable, given that we're talking Sunday afternoon/evening and thus no rush-hour on I-95? And if so, any recommendations for the best way to get up there (not interested in Tri-Rail)? Option two would be a United flight from MIA, connection time of 2:38. Is that a safe amount of time to get through immigration/baggage claim/customs, get over to the United terminal, and go back through security (we have TSA Pre but no GE)? Thanks.
Take the UA flight to SFO from MIA, 2.5 hours should be enough particularly if you are not checking bags. Traffic on 95 can be a nightmare any time of the day, weekends included. The Express Lanes ares sometimes closed on the weekends due to construction. If you are on the Express Lanes and there is an accident you are totally screwed. I would say normally just take Uber or Lyft, however, FLL is not Uber/Lyft friendly so you will need to find a driver that is willing to take you to FLL. Another option would be Go Shuttle which offers direct connections between the two airports.