This guide compares all available airport transfer options at Miami Airport (MIA) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description & official links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the third largest international airport of the USA and is located about 13 km northwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach South Beach & downtown Miami by Bus, Metro, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Lyft.
Transfer comparison from MIA airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Miami Airport to South Beach and Downtown Miami
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bus (South Beach) | 60‑90 Min. | $ 2.25 | Details |  |
Metro (Downtown) | 45‑60 Min. | $ 2.25 | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | $ 30‑40 | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | $ 50‑60 | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | $ 30‑100 | Details |
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Lyft | 25 Min. | $ 30‑100 | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60-90 minutesCost:
US$ 2.25 ppDescription:
MIA Mover (free mini-train) from Miami Airport to Miami Intermodal Center (“Airport Station”), change here to Miami Beach Airport Express Line 150 (Eastbound) to the South Beach Area
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
US$ 2.25 ppDescription:
MIA Mover (free mini-train) from Miami Airport to Miami Intermodal Center (“Airport Station”), change here to Metrorail ‘Orange’ to “Government Center” or “Brickell Station” in Downtown
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20-30 minutesCost:
US$ 30-40Description:
Taxi from Miami Airport (all terminals) to Downtown Miami, to South Beach or directly to your accommodation
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20-30 minutesCost:
US$ 50-60Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Miami Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to Downtown Miami, to South Beach or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20-30 minutesCost:
US$ 30-100Description:
Uber from Miami Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to Downtown Miami, to South Beach or directly to your accommodation
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
20-30 minutesCost:
US$ 30-100Description:
Lyft from Miami Airport (pick-up location according to Lyft App) to Downtown Miami, to South Beach or directly to your accommodationRoute from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South Beach & Downtown Miami
Miami Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Miami:
Things to know about Miami:
1. Miami is the only major city in the US founded by a woman (Julia DeForest Tuttle)
2. The world’s first Burger King opened in Miami in 1954
3. Miami is the only US city bordered by two national parks (Everglades & Biscayne National Park)