It’s only 50 miles from Miami to Bimini. That’s the closest island in the Bahamas chain. For perspective, that’s shorter than a drive across Los Angeles.
You could literally see the Bahamas on a clear day from a tall Miami building. No joke. Look east from a skyscraper, squint, and you might spot a distant smudge. That’s not a cloud. That’s another country.
The Crazy Fast Boat Trip
Think 50 miles is far? A ferry from Miami to Bimini takes just two hours. That’s less time than a movie. You can leave with a hangover and arrive with a tan.
There’s also a high-speed ferry that does it in 90 minutes. That’s faster than some people’s commute to work. You trade traffic jams for turquoise water.
Even Faster by Air
Flying is almost absurdly quick. A small plane from Miami to the Bahamas takes about 30 minutes. That’s barely enough time to finish a bag of pretzels.
You board in Miami, and before the seatbelt sign turns off, you’re in a tropical paradise. It’s the same flight time as a short Uber ride in gridlock. Mind-blowing, right?
