Miami International Airport (MIA) to Miami
For Downtown, take the free MIA Mover to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Metrorail into the city in about 15 minutes. For South Beach, the Metrobus 150 Airport Flyer runs direct, and taxis offer flat fares to Miami Beach zones.
Best for most people: Taxi or ride-hailing to the beach; Metrorail to Downtown. Miami Beach is not on the rail network, so a flat-rate taxi or Uber is simplest; Downtown is quick and cheap by Metrorail.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| metro Free MIA Mover to the Miami Intermodal Center, then Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown (Government Center) | about 15–20 min to Downtown | every 15–30 min | about $2.25 | about 05:00–midnight | Pay with a contactless card or EASY Card at the gates. |
| bus Metrobus 150 Miami Beach Airport Flyer to South Beach | about 45–60 min | every 30 min | about $2.25 | about 06:00–23:00 | Departs from the Miami Intermodal Center. |
| taxi Taxi rank on the Arrivals level | about 20–40 min | flat-rate zones to Miami Beach, roughly $35–45; metered to Downtown about $25–35 | 24 h | Tip about 15–20% is customary. | |
| ride-hailing Uber and Lyft from the designated pick-up areas on the Departures level | about 20–40 min | about $25–50 depending on demand | 24 h | Follow the signs for ride-app pick-ups. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL): about 45 km north; Tri-Rail or Brightline trains, taxis and ride-hailing to Miami
Tips
- Ask the taxi driver for the flat rate to Miami Beach before setting off.
- Traffic on the causeways to Miami Beach is heavy in the late afternoon.
- Tri-Rail also leaves from the Miami Intermodal Center if you are heading north.
- A car is useful for the Keys or the Everglades, but parking in South Beach is expensive.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Miami airport to South Beach?
Taxis from MIA use flat-rate zones for Miami Beach, roughly $35–45 depending on the zone, plus a tip of around 15–20%. The ride takes about 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. Uber and Lyft are similar or cheaper outside peak times. Confirm the flat rate with the driver before you leave.
Is there a train from Miami airport?
Yes. Take the free MIA Mover to the Miami Intermodal Center, then the Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown Miami in about 15 minutes for about $2.25. Metrorail does not go to Miami Beach; for the beach, take the Metrobus 150 Airport Flyer or a taxi.
How long does it take to get to Miami Beach?
By taxi or Uber, about 20–40 minutes, more in rush hour. The Metrobus 150 Airport Flyer takes about 45–60 minutes to South Beach. Allow extra time on weekend evenings and during big events when the causeways get congested. Heading back for a flight, leave generous margin.
Can I pay public transport with a card?
Yes. Metrorail and Metrobus accept contactless bank cards and phones at the readers, as well as EASY Cards from machines at the stations. The MIA Mover is free. The fare is about $2.25 per ride, with transfers handled through the same card.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.