For travel from Miami International Airport to Miami Beach, you can take Miami-Dade Transit’s Route 150, use a taxi or ride app, or rent a car. Route 150 connects the airport station with Mid Beach and South Beach, and MIA provides designated areas for taxis and app pickups.
- Airport: Miami International Airport (MIA), at 2100 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142.
- Public transit: Route 150 serves Mid Beach, South Beach and Lincoln Road.
- Taxi: Stands are outside baggage claim on the arrivals level.
- Hotel reference: MIA is about a 23-minute drive from this four-star Wynwood hotel.
Compare airport transfer options
Miami Beach transfers from MIA include Route 150, taxis, ride apps and rental cars. Your choice depends on your destination in Miami Beach and whether you want to drive yourself.
Route 150 bus
Miami-Dade Transit’s Route 150, the Miami Beach Airport Express, runs between Miami International Airport Station and Miami Beach via the Julia Tuttle Causeway. It serves Mid Beach, South Beach and Lincoln Road. At the MIA Metrorail station, buses stop at ground level: passengers board on the station’s west side and get off on its east side.
Route 150 operates seven days a week. The airport station is its starting point for express service to Mid Beach; from there, the bus makes limited stops toward South Beach along Collins Avenue/Indian Creek Drive and Washington Avenue.
Taxi
MIA taxi stands are on the arrivals and ground level outside baggage claim. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available on request. The airport lists metered fares, a $2 airport origination fee and a $15 minimum fare for trips beginning at MIA.
Larger taxis, including SUVs and vans, carry a 30 percent surcharge above the metered fare; the airport says eligible vehicles display a surcharge decal inside.
Ride app
Ride-app pickups are available on the first level for arrivals and the second level for departures. Pickup locations can vary, so check your chosen app for the designated area and door number.
Rental car
The MIA Rental Car Center is at 3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142. Reach it on the MIA Mover, whose station is on the third level between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages; third-level moving walkways lead to the station. The center operates around the clock, although some rental operators close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
How do you get from MIA toward Miami Beach by car?
For a drive from MIA to Miami Beach, choose a taxi, arrange a ride-app pickup or collect a rental car at the airport’s Rental Car Center. These are separate ways to travel by road; the route and journey time to your particular Miami Beach destination can vary.
If you’re using a taxi, go to the designated stands outside baggage claim rather than accepting an offer inside the terminal. The airport advises passengers to use official taxi stands or ask uniformed Miami-Dade Aviation Department staff about legitimate ground transportation.
For a ride app, follow the pickup instructions in the app and confirm the assigned level and door. If you plan to drive yourself, allow time to reach the Rental Car Center using the MIA Mover and check your rental operator’s hours, especially for a late-night or early-morning arrival.
How do you take public transit from MIA to Miami Beach?
To take public transit, go to the MIA Metrorail station and board Route 150 at ground level on the station’s west side. The bus runs across the Julia Tuttle Causeway, serving Mid Beach and then South Beach; Lincoln Road is also among its Miami Beach stops.
Other Miami-Dade Transit routes connect the airport area with parts of 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 its served locations.
Route 36/36A runs between Doral and Miami Beach via NW 36th Street and serves Airport Station. Route 15 runs between Omni Terminal and Miami Beach Lincoln Road via the Venetian Causeway, serving South Beach and Lincoln Road.
Metrobus payment options include EASY Card, EASY Ticket, the GO Miami-Dade Transit app, contactless payment and cash. Fares and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
If you plan to use buses around the beach during your visit, this guide to Miami Beach public transport covers the wider transit network.
What should you plan before landing?
Before leaving the terminal, confirm your pickup point or transit stop and choose the option that matches your arrival plans. Bus riders should check current route and fare details; app users should follow the pickup location shown in their app; and rental-car customers should account for the MIA Mover connection.
Use marked transportation areas at the airport. MIA warns passengers not to accept transportation offers from solicitors inside the terminal and directs them to designated taxi stands or uniformed Miami-Dade Aviation Department staff.
If your Miami plans include a baseball game, directions to loanDepot park can help with planning that separate trip.
FAQs
Which bus goes from MIA to Miami Beach?
Miami-Dade Transit Route 150, the Miami Beach Airport Express, runs from Miami International Airport Station to Miami Beach and serves Mid Beach, South Beach and Lincoln Road.
Where do you catch a taxi at MIA?
Taxi stands are outside baggage claim on the arrivals and ground level. Wheelchair-accessible taxis can be requested.
Where do ride apps pick up at MIA?
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 area and door number.
How do you reach the MIA Rental Car Center?
Take the MIA Mover from its third-level station between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. The Rental Car Center is at 3900 NW 25th Street.