How to get to Miami Beach from airport?

Miami-Dade Transit's Miami Beach Airport Express offers daily express bus service between Miami International Airport and Miami Beach with multiple stops from 1st to 41st streets on the beach. Buses depart from the airport approximately every 30 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m., seven days a week.



In 2026, the most efficient way to reach Miami Beach from Miami International Airport (MIA) depends on your budget. The most affordable option is the Miami Beach Airport Express (Route 150), which costs only $2.25 and runs every 30 minutes; to catch it, take the free "MIA Mover" tram from the terminal to the Miami Airport Station. If you prefer convenience, a flat-rate taxi or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) typically costs between $50 and $65 and takes about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic on the Julia Tuttle or Venetian Causeways. For those seeking a more premium experience, many hotels in the Art Deco district offer private shuttle services. If you are traveling light, the bus is the "local favorite," but for families with luggage, a rideshare is generally the best way to get directly to your hotel doorstep.

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Miami International Airport (MIA) is located approximately 10 miles west of Miami Beach and is your most convenient link to air travel from the City.

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How much does it cost to get from MIA to South Beach? The average price for this trip is $28.

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Taxis are typically two to three times more expensive than rideshares in Miami, even during surge periods. They are useful, however, if airport traffic is completely snarled, since taxis have exclusive use of the inside lane at MIA pick up and won't sit in traffic picking you up or leaving.

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Miami Beach is a city on an island about 3 miles offshore from the city of Miami. It is about a mile wide and nine miles long. South Beach is the southermost 2.5 miles of Miami Beach. It is not a city, just a neighborhood within Miami Beach.

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Miami Airport Shuttle to: Downtown Hotels: $10 up to 4 passengers (private) Fort Lauderdale Airport: $160 for 10 passengers (private shuttle)

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Metrorail Service to Miami International Airport The Orange Line is the most affordable way of getting to and from Miami International Airport (MIA) Station.

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Payment options to ride Metrobus are EASY Card, EASY Ticket, GO Miami-Dade Transit app, contactless payment and cash. Go to Transit Pass to learn more about our fares and payment options. Note: Buses are equipped with bicycle racks that are attached to the front of the bus.

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The cities of Miami, Miami Beach and Coral Gables run free trolley service between popular areas and to connect with Metrobus and Metrorail. These can be a great option for traveling to events, such as a gallery, when parking is difficult. The cities often increase trolley service during major events, too.

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Mia Mover provides free shuttle services from Miami Airport. In around half an hour, you will arrive at the city center. In order to get to South Beach (Ocean Drive), you can use the Miami Beach Airport Express shuttle. It will cost around $3.

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Do drivers using Uber pick up at MIA? Yes.

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30 minute Uber Drive?? A rough estimate for the uber ride is about $25 to $30 each way. You can pull up your Uber app, enter the name of your destination and then change your starting location to get a current price estimate.

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What is the fastest way to get from Ocean Drive (South Beach) to Port of Miami Cruise Terminal? The fastest way to get from Ocean Drive (South Beach) to Port of Miami Cruise Terminal is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $21 - $25.

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You won't need a car, however, if you are spending your entire vacation at a resort, are traveling directly to the Port of Miami for a cruise, or are here for a short stay centered on one area of the city, such as South Beach, where everything is within walking distance and parking is a costly nightmare.

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The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from MIA anytime, 24/7. How much does it cost to get from MIA to Cruise Terminal A? The average price for this trip is $25. Open the Uber app and input Cruise Terminal A in the “Where to?” box.

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