Getting To and From Miami International Airport

Often considered the gateway to Latin America, Miami International Airport (MIA) offers more flights to South America and the Caribbean than any other airport in the United States. Here's everything you need to know about getting to and from MIA during your visit to Miami.

Driving to the Airport

The airport is located at 2100 NW 42nd Ave., Miami, FL 33142. To pick up visitors at the airport, follow the signs for “Arrivals” located on the lower level. To drop off passengers, follow the signs for “Departures” on the upper level.

Parking at MIA

Parking is available in the Dolphin Garage (serving Concourses D and E) and the Flamingo Garage (serving Concourses E-J). There’s also the option to valet with both hourly and daily rates available. Valet parking is located at “Departures” on the second level of both the Flamingo and Dolphin garages.

Miami’s Transportation Hub - Miami Intermodal Center (MIC)

The Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) is a transportation hub just east of Miami International Airport accessible via the airport’s automated MIA Mover. Here, you’ll find multiple public transportation options, including Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Metrobus and trolley services.

Metrorail is Miami’s dual track elevated rail system providing access to a network of public transportation services. At MIC, you can take the Orange Line south through Downtown Miami as far as Dadeland South. It also connects to the Green Line at Earlington Heights where you can travel northwest to Palmetto. Tri-Rail is a commuter train that runs north and south along Interstate 95, linking Miami with Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. In addition, there are a number of Metrobus and trolley routes that serve the airport.

Express Bus Service to Miami Beach

Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus offers service between MIA and Miami Beach with multiple stops from 1st to 44th street in Miami Beach. Buses run approximately every 30 minutes, from about 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., every day of the week. Passengers ride aboard a 40-foot bus equipped with luggage racks and comfortable seating.

Miami Travel Tip: There are 2 apps that will help you navigate public transportation while visiting Miami: Miami-Dade Transit Tracker and Miami Trolley App.

Rental Car Center

The Rental Car Center is located at 3900 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33142. If you rented a car, The Rental Car Center is located next to the Miami Intermodal Center and is accessible via MIA Mover. Most major rental car companies have desks here.

Airport Shuttles

SuperShuttle services Miami International Airport with a variety of shuttle options, from their original budget-friendly shared ride vans to “execucar” luxury black car service. They also offer high-occupancy vehicles for large groups with excessive luggage. You can reserve the service that’s right for you ahead of your travels.

Some hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. Check directly with your hotel to see what services they provide. There’s also shuttle service connecting MIA passengers to the Brightline terminal in Downtown Miami, where high-speed rail service connects to Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and all the way to Orlando. 

Taxi Service and Rideshare

Taxis are available on the ground level outside the baggage claim at the airport. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft also service the terminals of MIA. Rideshare app pickups are located on the first level (Arrivals) and second level (Departures). Remember to check your preferred rideshare app for assigned locations and door numbers.