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Miami International Airport to Miami — Transport Guide 2026

Miami Airport (MIA) is 13 km northwest of Downtown Miami — 25 min to South Beach in normal traffic. Metrorail Orange Line runs from MIA Central Station to Downtown for $2.25. Uber $18-30. Cruise-port arrivals also need to transfer to PortMiami (20 min drive).

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Miami International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Metrorail Orange Line ($2.25) or Bus 150 to South Beach ($2.65)
Fastest
Metrorail — 15 min to Downtown

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Metrorail Orange Line to Government Center (Downtown)

metro · Best for: Cheapest to Downtown
Cost
$2.25
Time
15 min to Downtown
Frequency
Every 15-30 min · 05:00-24:00
Walk 5 min from arrivals to MIA Central Station via people-mover.

Miami-Dade Bus 150 (Airport-South Beach)

bus · Best for: Cheapest to South Beach
Cost
$2.65
Time
35-40 min direct
Frequency
Every 30 min · 24/7

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Non-Downtown destinations
Cost
$18-40 (surge)
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
$3 airport pickup fee added. Pickup at 3rd floor (Ground Transportation Level).

Taxi (flat-rate zones)

taxi · Best for: Fixed price + luggage
Cost
$28 to Downtown · $35 to South Beach
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand

SuperShuttle share van

shuttle · Best for: Solo + budget
Cost
$18-25
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Miami International Airport from Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is 13 km from Miami city centre.
What is the cheapest way from MIA to Miami?
Metrorail Orange Line ($2.25) or Bus 150 to South Beach ($2.65)
What is the fastest way from MIA to Miami?
Metrorail — 15 min to Downtown