#TravelWithCANIE and Reduce Emissions to NAFSA 2026!

Fly to Miami and join #TravelWithCANIE! Take the Brightline to Orlando for a scenic, and low-carbon journey. Skip extra airport hassles and embrace a greener, more relaxing travel experience!

Why join #TravelWithCANIE?

Reduce your emissions by 90% from Miami to Orlando

✈️ Flying = 96 kg CO₂
🚘 Driving = 48.4 kg CO₂
🚆 Train = 8.8 kg CO₂

Choosing the train significantly reduces your carbon footprint compared to both flying and driving the same route. Short flights, like MIA to ORL, have a disproportionately high environmental impact due to the fuel-intensive takeoff and landing phases. These phases contribute more heavily to the overall emissions of short flights than longer ones, resulting in higher CO₂ emissions per passenger per mile/kilometer, all that plus:

Scenic Views: Enjoy the ever-changing views of Florida’s urban skylines, marshes, coastal towns, palm forests and rural landscapes rolling by outside the large windows in a journey faster than driving!
Comfort, Productivity and Networking: Skip the airport hassle and use your travel time to relax, work, and network with fellow attendees.
Stress-Free and budget-friendly trip: You likely have a direct flight to MIA, but probably not to ORL. Avoid extra flight connections, re-checking baggage and airport security lines.

Travel Details

Route: Miami (Brightline MiamiCentral) → Orlando (Brightline Orlando Station)
Travel Time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Frequency: 9+ trains/day from early morning to late evening
Tickets: One Way → approx. USD 79 (Smart) | USD 149 (Premium)

Getting to and from the train stations

Miami International Airport (MIA) to MiamiCentral

Brightline Shuttle / Metrorail + Metromover:
Take Metrorail Orange Line from MIA to Government Center, then Metromover to MiamiCentral.
Approx. 30–40 minutes. Fare: ~$2.25.
More details here
Ride-Share/Taxi (Uber/Taxi):
8 miles, approx. 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Estimated fare: $25–$40.

Orlando Brightline Station to your hotel / destination

Located at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Terminal C, with direct access to airport shuttles, rental cars, and ride-share services.
Easy connections to theme parks, resorts, and downtown Orlando via hotel shuttles or Uber/Lyft.
Click here to check the exact location and calculate your walking distance on Google Maps

Steps to join the #TravelwithCANIE movement:

1 – Fill out the form

Let us know your travel details and commitment to a low-carbon journey to #NAFSA2026. We’ll calculate the total CO₂ savings made by our community.

Join #TravelWithCANIE

2 – Book your train!

www.gobrightline.com

3 – Find travel companions

Join our LinkedIn Group to connect with others on the same route, meet new colleagues, and make the most of your travel time by networking.

Join the LinkedIn Group

4 – Share your experience

Show your commitment to greener travel! Share photos and videos on social media using #TravelWithCANIE to inspire others.

5 – Collect your “I Traveled Green” Ribbon!

At the conference, stop by the NAFSA Pavillion to pick up your pin, add it to your badge, and spread the word about your sustainable travel choice.

An award-winning initiative

Perks of Participation

Following the conference, we will provide participants of the #TravelWithCANIE initiative with a certificate outlining their contribution in reducing emissions to the total emissions reduction achieved as part of the conference. Share and encourage your colleagues to #TravelWithCANIE for their next event!

Every person who commits to reducing the CO₂ emitted helps us get closer to the target. Help us reduce the emissions, one tonne at a time!

JOIN US - FILL THE FORM HERE

How to calculate your emissions

Now that you have committed to being part of the #TravelwithCANIE initiative, are you curious to know how much CO2 have you helped save by making a sustainable travel choice?

Follow the instructions on this CO2 calculator to find out!

Travel and Climate's Emissions Calculator

Interested in learning more about Carbon emission calculators and which ones we should be using in International Education? Read this great article from Professor Stephen Robinson to learn more.