Miami Airport Transportation

Passengers have the following transportation options to move from Miami Airport to downtown or other places around:

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Miami airport to city centre

From MIA Airport, taking a taxi or transfer is the best option if you are in a hurry or carry lot of luggage with you. The Miami Beach Airport Express is an excellent option too.

Metrobus

Metrobus stands for an alternative mean of transportation to all of the presented so far, which let passengers transfer to several key locations in downtown Miami and Miami Beach.

Routes: 37, 42, 57, 110, 150 and 238.

All routes depart from Miami Airport Metrorail Station.

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Miami Beach Airport Express

For those passengers getting to Miami Beach, please note that Miami Beach Airport Express is the direct service that departs from MIA Airport every 30 minutes.

Schedule: Every day from 06:00 am to 11:40 pm.

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Taxi

Taxi ranks are located in Arrivals, outside the Baggage Claim Areas.

There are licensed and metered taxis outside the terminals as well as wheelchair accessible taxis.

Get to downtown Miami in 20 minutes.

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Metrorail

The Orange Line connects MIA International Airport with different parts of the city along 25 miles.

Take it at Miami Airport Station.

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Transfers

If you want private transportation to and from MIA Airport, you can book a transfer.

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Tri-rail

Tri-Rail is a commuter train between Miami Airport and Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

To pick up the Tri-Rail, passengers can take the MIA Mover to the Tri-Rail station, located in Miami Airport Station.

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Car Rental

To rent a car in Miami Airport is one of the most practical and easiest ways to get around Miami and surroundings.

There are lots of different options and offers. Check here the best prices and book the suitable option for your trip!

Transfer between terminals

There are moving walkways between terminals, that are all adjacent between them.

Transport Comparison from Miami Airport (MIA) to City Center

Transport	Time	Price	Comfort	Best For
Metrorail	25–35 min	~$2.25	Medium	Budget travelers
Bus	40–60 min	~$2.25	Low	Cheapest option
Taxi	10–20 min	$25–40	High	Fastest door-to-door
Uber / Lyft	10–20 min	$20–60	High	Best value comfort
Shuttle	20–40 min	$15–30	Medium	Shared transfers
Car Rental	15–25 min	$30+/day	High	Flexibility

Metrorail is the cheapest option (~$2.25), while taxis and ride-hailing are the fastest (~10–20 minutes).

Best Transport Option by Traveler Type

Traveler Type	Recommended Transport	Why	Tip
Solo traveler	Metrorail	Cheapest and efficient	Use EASY Card for savings
Couples	Uber / Lyft	Good balance price/comfort	Split cost to save money
Families	Taxi / Shuttle	More space and convenience	Book in advance
Business travelers	Taxi / Private transfer	Fast and direct	Avoid peak traffic hours
Tourists	Car Rental	Explore multiple destinations	Book early for better rates
Budget travelers	Bus / Train	Lowest cost	Avoid rush hours

Taxis cost around $25–40 and take about 10–15 minutes, while public transport is slower but significantly cheaper.