On arrival at MIA, you can reach the city by Metrorail, the Miami Beach Bus, Tri-Rail or Brightline. Metrorail and the Miami Beach Bus cost $2.25 each way. Taxis wait on the arrivals level outside baggage claim. Get your eSIM data working on landing so you can check times as you go.
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BaltimoreBWIMiamiMIANew OrleansMSY| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrorail | every 30 minutes during the weekday, with more frequent service on the weekends every 15 minutes | Green Line and Orange Line trains; access via MIA Mover | |
| Metrorail | $2.25 each way | Local residents headed out-of-town | |
| Miami Beach Bus | every 30 minutes from 6 a.m., 11:40 p.m., seven days a week | Between MIA Metrorail station and Miami Beach (41st Street to South Pointe Drive) | |
| Miami Beach Bus | $2.25 each way | 40-foot buses with luggage racks | |
| Tri-Rail | Commuter train links Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach; access via MIA Mover to Miami Central Station | ||
| Brightline | Inter-city express train at MiamiCentral Station connecting Miami to West Palm Beach; company offers shuttles to MIA |
| Taxi | — |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | — |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Trains from Miami International Airport
Metrorail runs Green Line and Orange Line trains, reached via the free MIA Mover. Weekday service is every 30 minutes, with more frequent weekend service every 15 minutes. The fare is $2.25 each way. For longer trips, Tri-Rail links Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach via the MIA Mover to Miami Central Station. Brightline is an inter-city express train at MiamiCentral Station connecting Miami to West Palm Beach, and the company offers shuttles to MIA.
Buses to Miami Beach
The Miami Beach Bus runs every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m., seven days a week, between the MIA Metrorail station and Miami Beach, from 41st Street to South Pointe Drive. It uses 40-foot buses with luggage racks, and the fare is $2.25 each way. You need an EASY Card pass to ride public transit, and EASY Card vending machines are in the Miami Intermodal Center.
Taxis and practical arrival tips
Taxicabs are on the arrivals (ground) level outside baggage claim. Ignore solicitors inside the terminal and use the designated taxi stands staffed by uniformed Miami-Dade Aviation Department employees. A $2.00 airport origination fee applies, with a minimum fare of $15 for trips started at MIA. Larger vehicles such as SUVs and vans carry a 30 percent surcharge above the meter rate, though not wheelchair accessible vehicles serving wheelchair users. The MIA Mover is free and on the 3rd level between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, linking directly to the Rental Car Center.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Miami with data already working
Questions
How much is Metrorail from Miami airport?
Metrorail costs $2.25 each way. Green Line and Orange Line trains are reached via the free MIA Mover.
How often does the Miami Beach Bus run?
Every 30 minutes from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m., seven days a week, between the MIA Metrorail station and Miami Beach, from 41st Street to South Pointe Drive.
Where do I get a taxi at MIA?
On the arrivals (ground) level outside baggage claim. Use the designated stands staffed by uniformed Miami-Dade Aviation Department employees and ignore solicitors inside the terminal.
Are there extra taxi charges at the airport?
Yes. A $2.00 airport origination fee applies, with a minimum fare of $15 for trips started at MIA. SUVs and vans pay a 30 percent surcharge above the meter rate, but not wheelchair accessible vehicles serving wheelchair users.
How do I reach Tri-Rail or Brightline from the airport?
Take the MIA Mover to Miami Central Station. Tri-Rail links Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and Brightline connects Miami to West Palm Beach, with company shuttles to MIA.