Transport in Miami

Getting from the airport to your hotel:

By taxi

The taxi rank is on the arrival (ground) level of the airport, just outside the baggage claim area. Taxi's, as well as Ubers, are available 24 hours a day. 

Wheelchair accessible taxis are available on request. 

For fare details, visit Miami Airport's website. 

Safety tip

Passengers at Miami International Airport are advised to  ignore offers of transport from people inside the terminal. This is illegal and many illegal solicitors are unlicensed and uninsured.

For a safe and legitimate taxi, go to the designated taxi stands at the lower-level curb outside the baggage claim area. Uniformed Miami-Dade staff members will be there to help you. 

By tram or bus

Head to Miami Central Station for Metrobus, Metrorail and Tri-Rail airport connections.

You need an EASY Card pass to ride on public transit in Miami. You can pay for your fare at the EASY Card vending machines in Miami Central Station.

Metrorail

Trains depart every 30 minutes during the week and every 15 minutes at weekends.

Green Line

• Board a Green Line train for Palmetto, Okeechobee, Hialeah, Tri-Rail, Northside, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Brownsville stations.

Orange Line

• Board an Orange Line train for Dadeland North, South Miami, University, Douglas Road, Coconut Grove, Vizcaya, Brickell, Government Center, Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre, Culmer, Civic Center, Santa Clara, Allapattah or Earlington Heights stations.

Miami Beach Bus

The Miami Beach Bus service runs every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. – 11:40 p.m., seven days a week, between Miami International Airport Metrorail station (just a short MIA Mover ride away from MIA) and Miami Beach (from 41st Street to South Pointe Drive).

Buses have luggage racks and comfortable seating and cost $2.25 each way 

Tri-rail

This train links Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. To access the Tri-Rail, go to the 3rd Level of the terminal and follow the signs to take the MIA Mover to Miami Central Station.

Metrobus

These routes serve the airport:

• 37 

• 42

• 57

• J 

• 150 Miami Beach Airport Express

• East-West Connection  

Accessible Transport

MIA Mover, Metrorail and all Miami-Dade Transit buses are wheelchair-accessible. Passengers using wheelchairs have the right to board and exit the bus first before any passenger.

For more information on public transport from Miami International Airport, visit Miami airport’s website.

Getting around the city

Travel for free around Miami city center by tram. Click here for tram schedules and routes.