When you fly into Miami International Airport (MIA) to start your exciting vacation to Greater Miami & Miami Beach, Miami Beach and its stunning beaches, best-in-class restaurants, luxury hotels and famous nightlife are just a little over 10 miles away. But you have to get there first. Here are the easiest ways to get from MIA to Miami Beach.

Exterior view of the MetroBus — Take the Mertobus for a convenient and affordable ride

Take the Miami Beach Airport Express

One of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to get from MIA to Miami Beach is by taking the Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus. You can catch it by first taking the MIA Mover to the Miami International Airport Metrorail station. The bus – which has luggage racks and comfortable seating – operates seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m. and picks up passengers every 30 minutes, traveling across the Julia Tuttle Causeway to Mid Beach then south to South Pointe Park. The northbound journey back to the airport follows a similar route. The fare is $2.25 each way.

Lined up rental cars — Getting a rental car at Miami International Airport is a breeze

Rent a Car at MIA

For convenience and flexibility, rent a car from the onsite MIA Rental Car Center. From baggage claim, take the Skyride on the third floor and moving walkways to the MIA Mover, which stops at the rental car center. Once you’re there, you’ll find a collection of top rental car operators, such as Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, National and Sixt. While MIA Rental Car Center is open 24 hours a day, some rental car companies close between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., so it’s important to call ahead and confirm what time your car will be available for pickup.

Aerial view of a taxi driving down the causeway — Hop in a taxi or rideshare for a quick drive to Miami Beach

Take an Uber, Lyft or Taxi

Taxis and ride-sharing services are widely available at MIA and all over Miami. Taxis from MIA to South Beach run on meter pricing and can be found at the lower-level curb right outside of baggage claim. If you want to know the cost before your ride, you can calculate the taxi rates and surcharges in advance. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available; ask an official airport attendant to help you locate one.

To use ride-sharing services such as Lyft or Uber, download the Lyft or Uber app on your smartphone. Open the app, type in the name or address of your destination and choose from a range of fares and car options, from solo or shared rides to larger vehicles that can hold more passengers, pet-friendly or high-end rides, rides with extra legroom and rides that are large and luxurious. There are multiple pickup zones for Uber and Lyft throughout the airport, and in order to secure your ride, you have to choose one and meet your car there. Ride-sharing pickup zones are located on the arrivals level, outside of doors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 15, 20 and 23 along the middle median.

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