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MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami, United States

Where to start
Uber / Lyft

Uber and Lyft are the practical choice for most Miami destinations, since Metrorail only serves downtown Miami and Brickell — not the beaches. Rideshare pickup is on the Third Level outside the terminal; taxi rank is at ground level. The free MIA Mover automated train connects to the Metrorail station if you're headed downtown.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Most convenient to South Beach, Brickell, Coral Gables, and all Miami destinations

AvailabilityCommonly available; surges during cruise-port arrivals
Pickup NoteThird Level outside the terminal — follow 'Ride App Pickup' signs and check the in-app zone for your concourse.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare option

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame Third Level pickup as Uber.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Metrorail Orange Line

transit

Lowest-cost route to downtown Miami and Brickell (not the beaches)

AvailabilityRuns about 5 AM to midnight
Pickup NoteTake the free MIA Mover to Miami Central Station, then the Orange Line to downtown Miami / Brickell. Does NOT serve South Beach. Tap an EASY Card or contactless.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Flat-Zone Taxi

taxi

No-app option with posted flat-zone fares (incl. the beaches)

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteGround level outside arrivals. Flat-zone fares (South Beach, downtown, Coconut Grove) posted at the rank.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Miami International — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up on the Third Level outside the terminal — follow signs for 'Ride App Pickup' and check the in-app zone for your concourse.

Taxi

Licensed taxis are at ground level outside arrivals. Flat-zone fares from MIA (South Beach, downtown, Coconut Grove, etc.) are posted at the rank; cards accepted.

Shuttle

Many South Beach and Miami-area hotels run shuttles; shared shuttles depart from the ground transportation area.

Transit

The free MIA Mover automated train connects from baggage-claim level to the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) / Miami Central Station, where the Metrorail Orange Line continues to downtown Miami and Brickell only — it does not serve the beaches. Tap an EASY Card or contactless.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked private transfers and SIXT Ride meet you at arrivals with a name sign — fixed price, popular for cruise-port trips.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Metrorail doesn't go to South Beach — it serves downtown Miami and Brickell only. For the beaches, use Uber, Lyft, or a flat-zone taxi.
  • Rideshare pickup is on the Third Level outside the terminal — not ground level, where many visitors look first.
  • The free MIA Mover is fast and useful for reaching the rental car center or the train/bus connections at Miami Central Station.
  • Flat-zone taxi fares from MIA are posted at the rank (South Beach, downtown, Coconut Grove) — a predictable no-app option.
  • Miami traffic is heavy from afternoon onward and surges during cruise-port arrivals — Uber ETAs can be optimistic at rush hour.

Tarmyq local tip

If you're going to South Beach, skip the train entirely — Metrorail doesn't go there. Uber, Lyft, or a flat-fare taxi (rate posted at the rank) is the right call.