Miami Airport to South Beach: Every Option

Rideshare is the default: $30-45 to South Beach in 20-30 minutes, pickups on the departures level. The budget move is the Metrobus 150 (Miami Beach Express) — $2.25, luggage racks, runs about every 30 minutes from the airport Metrorail/bus station (take the free MIA Mover there). Taxis are metered now, usually $45+.

Key facts

What locals actually do here

• Take the 150 bus in, rideshare out.

  Arriving, you're not on a clock — the $2.25 Route 150 with luggage racks saves $35+ and drops you along Collins/Washington near most South Beach hotels. Departing, when a missed flight is on the line, pay for the rideshare and the predictable 25 minutes.

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• If the rideshare quote shows surge, walk to the taxi rank and compare.

  Taxis are metered with no surge, so on event nights and weekend peaks the meter (roughly $45-60 to South Beach) can undercut a $70+ surged Uber. The rank is right outside baggage claim — zero wait, no app roulette.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Metrorail from the airport to South Beach?

Not all the way — Metrorail's Orange Line goes from the airport to downtown ($2.25), but no train crosses the bay to the beach. You'd transfer downtown to the 119 bus, which is slower than just taking the direct 150 bus from the airport. Metrorail is the right call only if your hotel is downtown or in Brickell.

How long does it take to get from MIA to South Beach?

By car, 20-30 minutes in normal traffic, but budget 45+ during weekday rush (4-7 p.m.) or when there's a game or convention. The 150 bus takes about 60-75 minutes including the MIA Mover. If you land between 4 and 6 p.m. on a weekday, that's the one window where the bus is nearly time-competitive with a car.

Is there a shared shuttle service from MIA to Miami Beach hotels?

The old SuperShuttle-style shared vans have mostly disappeared; what remains are private pre-booked car services and hotel-arranged transfers, typically $70-100+ to South Beach. They make sense for groups of 5+, late-night arrivals with kids, or if you just want your name on a sign. Otherwise rideshare wins on price.

How much is a taxi from MIA to South Beach?

Taxis from MIA are metered now — Miami-Dade eliminated the old flat rates in 2022 — with a $15 minimum for airport pickups. To South Beach, expect the meter to land in the $45-60 range plus tip, generally more than a rideshare. The upside: no surge pricing and no waiting for a match, straight from the taxi rank outside baggage claim.

Is there a cheap bus from MIA to South Beach?

Yes — Metrobus Route 150, the Miami Beach Express (the old 'Airport Flyer'), for the standard $2.25 fare. It runs roughly every 30 minutes from early morning to around midnight, has luggage racks, and serves Miami Beach along Washington and Collins from South Pointe up to the 40s. Tap a contactless card to pay onboard.

How do I find the 150 bus at the airport?

It doesn't stop at the terminal curb — ride the free automated MIA Mover from the 3rd level of the terminal to Miami Central Station (the airport's ground transportation hub), then follow signs to the bus bays. Total trip to South Beach runs about 60-75 minutes door to door.

How much is an Uber or Lyft from Miami Airport to South Beach?

Typically $30-45 for a standard ride in normal conditions, 20-30 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway and MacArthur Causeway. Rush hour, weekend nights, and big events push it past $60 with surge. UberXL for a group with luggage runs roughly $45-70 — often the best per-person deal for four.

Where is rideshare pickup at Miami airport?

Departures (upper) level for most standard Uber/Lyft pickups — the app tells you which door number to stand at, and it matters, because MIA is long. Order the car after you have your bags; drivers circle fast and cancel if you're not there. Allow a few extra minutes on weekend evenings when the pickup lanes jam.