Miami International Airport is located 13 kilometers from the city. It has an annual passenger traffic of more than 44 million people. It is the main air terminal between Latin America and the United States. It is among the thirty busiest airports in the world.
To get to Miami from the airport you can take a train, bus, cab, rental car or shuttle. It takes 25 to 30 minutes to get into the city. Learn more about all the ways to get around below.
For all information about public transportation from the airport, you can check out the site.
The bus stop is located in the Central Terminal, on the first floor. Bus signs will tell you the way. You need buses to get into the city:
#42 (goes to Douglas train station).
#37 (heads to Metro South Station).
#57 (traveling to South Jackson Hospital).
They all go to downtown Miami. The buses have designated luggage areas.
Operation times: round the clock every 30 minutes.
Fare: 2 USD. You can buy a ticket from the driver.
The monorail (free transportation) running within the airport will take you to the metro station. The stop is located at the terminal exit. From Miami International Airport station, the train follows the route: Allapattah - Culmer - Brickell - Coconut Grove - University - Dadeland North - Dadeland South.
Miami's metro consists of two branches: green and orange. If you're traveling north, take the green line. It will take you to Palmetto, Okeechobee, Hialeah, and Tri-Rail. The orange line will take you south to Dadeland North, South Miami, University, Douglas Road.
Where to buy a ticket: at the station in special vending machines.
Fare: 2 USD.
Opening hours: from 05:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday, 05:00 to 00:00 on Saturdays and 06:00 to 00:00 on Sundays. Trains run every half hour on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends.
If you're too tired to take public transportation and you don't want to find a cab, book a transfer. KiwiTaxi's website has proven itself.
Cost: from 100 USD.
If you're looking for a fun way to travel around Miami's paradises, rent a car. It's cheaper to book a car online.
Requirements for renting a car:
Possession of an international driver's license.
Age - from 25 years old.
Keep the speed limit - 120 km/hour on the highway and 50 km/hour in residential areas. There is also an interesting rule: if there are more than two passengers in the car - you have the right to drive in a separate lane (Carpool) - this is how the local government is fighting air pollution. After all, having 4 people in one car is better for the environment than having 4 people in 4 cars.
Cost: from 35 USD per day.
Where to find: Car rental desks are located at the airport or can be booked online at a website (e.g. rentalcars).
The parking lot is located at the airport exit. Cabs in Miami are yellow with the classic "checkers" on top. Don't pay attention to carriers who catch naive tourists by offering them a fare for less. Don't be deceived - in most cases, you'll end up paying more.
Cost: from 25 USD (waiting fee of 40 cents per minute). You can pay with both cash and card. Rates: 6.9 USD for the first 1.5 kilometers, and 2.4 USD for each subsequent 1.5 kilometers. In the US, it is customary to tip the cab driver. (15% of the cost).
You can get to the train station in Miami by taking the #42 bus from the airport and the subway (green line).
A cab will take you to the bus station.
For transportation information, see above.
