Transfer to/from - Miami airport (MIA)

Transportation

COVID-19 - Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, services and schedules of the different transportation options may be subject to change as well as the limit of available capacity could be reduced. In turn, due to the changing situation, some services may even be temporarily canceled. Miami International Airport is well connected to all of Greater Miami. Various metrobus services, line buses, hotel shuttles and vans, trains, taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft are part of the means of transportation. Buses can be approached at the central station, which can be accessed via the free train MIA Mover, which departs from the third level of the terminals.

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What door-to-door services are there?

There are private and shared transport alternatives aimed at groups, families or individuals. The best option is  to book online in advance your transfer to or from Miami airport. In this way, a driver will wait for them and they do not have to negotiate prices with taxis or transfer companies. They can get from about US$90 for 3 people (Total price per vehicle). There are also vehicles for 6 seats and minibuses for 11 and 14 passengers. The reservation must have a minimum of 24 hours in advance. 

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 How to get to South Beach by bus

Miami Airport Express Line 150 departs every 30 minutes to South Miami Beach with stops at 41st Street, Alton Rd., Collins Ave., Lincoln Rd., Washington Ave. Rates start at $2.25. See more

 How to get to South Beach by bus

Miami Airport Express Line 150 departs every 30 minutes to South Miami Beach with stops at 41st Street, Alton Rd., Collins Ave., Lincoln Rd., Washington Ave. Rates start at $2.25. See more

 Which Metrobus lines connect the airport to Miami?

37 - Hialeah, Douglas Road, Miami Sur e Cocoplum Circle
42 - Miami Springs, Opa-Locka, Hialeah, Amtrak Terminal, Coral Gables and Douglas Road
57 (only weekdays) - Miami Sul, Red Road and Jackson South Hospital
J (110) - Allapattah and Miami Beach
238 (East-West Connection) - Dolphin Mall, Miami International Mall, Airport Hilton Hotel (only weekdays)
150 Miami Beach Airport Express - US$ 2,25 (journey time 20 to 30 minutes) between the airport and Miami Beach, departing every 30 minutes, from 06:00 am to 11:40 pm. See more about Metrobus

 Which MetroRail lines serve the airport?

The Metrorail Orange Line (Tel +1 305 891 3131) operates from 5:00 am to 0:30 am. It runs between the airport and Dadeland South (10-15-minute journey), with a cost of USD 2.25. Other stops include Earlington Heights, Santa Clara, Culmer, the civic centre, Coconut Grove and the University of Miami. The Green Line runs to Palmetto with several stops such as: Hialeah, Tri-Rail, and others. See more about Metrorail

 What is the best way to get to Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?

Tri-Rail services (Tel +1 800 874 7245 / 954 783 6030) connects Miami to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. It departs from Central Station. On their way, the train pass through several stations within Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The fare to the city center is USD 2.50 (journey time 10-15 minutes). To Ft Lauderdale Airport the single fare starts from $3.75 and West Palm Beach from $8.75 Tri-Rail fares

 How much does a taxi cost where are the taxi ranks?

Vehicles are available outside the baggage claim area on the lower floor. The fare ranges from $7.00 for the first mile and $2.40 for each additional mile. See more about Taxis and Uber

While there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take into account when moving from or to the airport, and especially if you go on some public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to go out with a little more anticipation than you would commonly suggest. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always keep in mind peak transit times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may take more or less the trip to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what happens in the place where you find yourself.
If you have a shared transfer service, please have a contact Tel in case of any delay on the part of the company. In these cases, a scheduled collection schedule is already in tenter.
If you are using public transport (bus, train), have the schedules (weekends and holidays usually have fewer frequencies), if you have to transfer and also how to board (if you need a card or boarding pass or paying at the moment to the driver or rider). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could bring complications.
If you rent a car to get to the airport check well, where you must leave the vehicles. In some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- here is a little less stressful as you don't have the pressure to miss the flight. In the worst case you will arrive later to the place where you are going to stay or to the meeting point where you try to arrive. Once you get out of the plane, pick up your suitcase and finish with the required arrival procedures. Then you have to look for the public transport signs or consult the airport staff. It is very useful to inform the timetables of the buses in case you arrive late at night. Not all of them work 24 hours a day. The same goes for taxis. If you have hired a private car service, keep ready the mobile app to contact the driver. Some transport services hired, have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign.
If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for more peace of mind it is recommended to reserve it earlier. Rental counters are usually available at arrivals hall.