To get from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Miami Beach, you can take Miami-Dade Transit’s Route 150 Airport Express, use a taxi or rideshare, or rent a car. Route 150 connects the airport with Mid Beach and South Beach, while taxis and app-based rides have designated pickup areas at the terminal.
- Public transit: Route 150 serves Mid Beach, South Beach and Lincoln Road.
- Taxi: Stands are outside baggage claim on the arrivals level.
- Rideshare: Pickups are available on the first and second levels; check your app for the assigned door.
- Rental car: The MIA Mover connects the airport to the Rental Car Center.
Choose a Transfer Based on Your Arrival
Your best transfer from MIA to Miami Beach depends on whether you want a bus connection, a direct ride or a rental car. For a transit option serving South Beach, start with Route 150; for a taxi or app ride, follow the airport’s designated pickup instructions.
Miami International Airport is at 2100 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. From this Ocean Drive suites property, MIA is about a 25-minute drive. That’s useful context when planning an arrival or return, but it is not a travel-time estimate from the airport to a particular Miami Beach address.
If your destination is in South Beach, Route 150 is the airport bus route to check first. It runs between Miami International Airport Station and Miami Beach via the Julia Tuttle Causeway, serving Mid Beach, South Beach and Lincoln Road.
How do you get from MIA to Miami Beach by public transit?
Route 150, the Miami Beach Airport Express, links Miami International Airport Station with Miami Beach. Its express service runs from the airport’s Metrorail station to Mid Beach, followed by limited-stop service toward South Beach along Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive and Washington Avenue.
At the MIA Metrorail station, Route 150 buses stop at ground level. Buses drop passengers on the station’s east side and pick them up on the west side. Follow station directions to the correct side, and confirm the stop and service details before setting out.
Other Miami-Dade Transit routes also connect airport-area stations with Miami Beach. Route 20 runs from Airport Station to Miami Beach Lincoln Road via Alton Road, with Jackson Hospital, Omni Terminal and South Beach among the locations it serves.
Route 36/36A links Doral and Miami Beach via NW 36th Street, serving Airport Station, Allapattah Station and Miami International Airport. Route 15 runs from Omni Terminal to Miami Beach Lincoln Road via the Venetian Causeway, serving South Beach and Lincoln Road.
Metrobus payment options include an EASY Card, EASY Ticket, the GO Miami-Dade Transit app, contactless payment and cash. Fares and routes can change, so check the official site before you go.
Taxi and Rideshare from MIA
At MIA, taxis pick up outside baggage claim on the arrivals and ground level, while ride-app pickups are available on the first level (arrivals) and second level (departures). For an app ride, use the pickup point and door number shown in your chosen app.
Taxi
MIA taxis use meters. Trips starting at MIA have a $2 origination fee and a $15 minimum fare. The meter charges $2.95 for the first 1/6 mile, $0.85 for each additional 1/6 mile up to one mile, and $0.55 for each additional 1/6 mile after that, plus $0.40 per minute of waiting. These prices may change, so confirm current rates with the airport before your trip.
Larger taxis, including SUVs and vans, have a 30 percent surcharge above the metered fare. The surcharge does not apply to wheelchair-accessible taxis serving wheelchair users; eligible vehicles must display a surcharge decal inside. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available upon request.
Rideshare
Ride-app pickup areas are on two terminal levels, so the correct one depends on the directions in your app. Check the designated pickup location and door number there rather than assuming all app rides use the same curb.
Use the marked taxi stands or follow directions from uniformed Miami-Dade Aviation Department staff for legitimate ground transportation. The airport warns passengers not to accept transportation offers from solicitors inside the terminal.
Reaching Ocean Drive with Luggage
For a South Beach destination, Route 150 serves South Beach, while taxis and rideshares provide a pickup option at the airport.
If you plan to continue to Ocean Drive, check your destination’s exact address against your transit stop or ride drop-off before choosing a transfer; the airport route information does not specify a stop at each individual hotel. The South Beach Miami Beach guide covers the neighborhood’s streets and setting.
Route 150’s South Beach service uses limited stops along Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive and Washington Avenue. That makes the specific stop relevant when you have luggage or are heading to a particular block. Confirm current stop information with Miami-Dade Transit before travel.
Planning the Return to the Airport
For the trip from Miami Beach to MIA, Route 150 provides service back to Miami International Airport Station, while taxis and ride apps offer airport-bound rides. If taking the bus, verify the current stop and direction for your boarding point; if using an app, follow its instructions for arranging pickup.
If you need a rental car, the MIA Rental Car Center is at 3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142. Reach it by the MIA Mover, whose station is on the third level between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages; third-level moving walkways provide access.
The center is open 24 hours a day, though some rental operators close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Check the airport and rental operator’s official sites before you go.
FAQs
Does the Miami Beach Airport Express go to South Beach?
Yes. Route 150 serves South Beach as well as Mid Beach and Lincoln Road. Its South Beach service makes limited stops along Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive and Washington Avenue.
Where do you catch a taxi at MIA?
Taxi stands are outside baggage claim on the arrivals and ground level. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available upon request.
Where do rideshares pick up at Miami International Airport?
Ride-app pickups are available on the first level for arrivals and the second level for departures. Check your app for the assigned pickup location and door number.
Can you rent a car at Miami International Airport?
Yes. The MIA Rental Car Center is connected to the airport by the MIA Mover. Although the center is open around the clock, some rental operators close overnight.