Switching to another minyan because the shaliach tzibbur started the Amidah
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Question
What is the ruling in a situation where I started reciting the blessings of the Shema with the chazan, but he 'rushed' and I didn't manage to start the Amidah with the congregation, and now I have several options: A. Wait in this minyan until he starts and pray with him word for word. B. If he prays 'quickly', should I start before him to 'meet' in Kedusha, or in such a case should I wait at 'Shira Chadasha' until the chazan finishes the Kaddish after Tachanun - as the Mishnah Berurah writes that if he does not finish the silent prayer before the chazan reaches Kaddish, he should wait and miss the 'prayer with the congregation'. C. Since there is a ruling to walk four mil for prayer with the congregation, should I move to a nearby minyan - as long as that minyan reaches the start of the Amidah within the time of four mil. D. Go to a nearby minyan that is currently at the Amidah and pray there with the shaliach tzibbur word for word.
Answer
Shalom Rav
You should wait until the chazan begins to pray, as praying with the chazan is considered praying with a minyan.
However, if the chazan is rushing, and if starting with him will prevent you from saying Kedusha with the congregation, you should start before the chazan.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 109, S"K 4
Kedusha is preferable to Modim, therefore if one arrives close to Kedusha and if he starts immediately he will not be able to say Kedusha, and if he waits until after Kedusha he will not be able to say Modim with the congregation, and waiting until after Modim is not possible due to the concern that the time for prayer will pass, it is better to start praying after Kedusha.