Miami airport to South Beach: the $2.25 bus, a taxi or Uber, and the train to Brickell
From MIA to South Beach or Brickell: the 150 bus for $2.25, how the taxi meter works now that flat fares are gone, and when Uber makes more sense.
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- Cheapest: Metrobus 150 Miami Beach Airport Express: $2.25, every 30 minutes, 6 am to 11:40 pm.
- Taxi: Metered, $15 minimum from MIA plus a $2 airport charge; the old flat fare is gone.
- Uber or Lyft: Pick up on level 1 or 2; the price is whatever the app shows.
- To Brickell: Metrorail Orange Line from the MIA station, $2.25.
- Where: Taxis on level 1 outside baggage claim; buses and trains via the free MIA Mover.
From MIA to South Beach, take the 150 bus for $2.25 if you travel light and are not in a hurry, and a taxi or ride app if you have bags; to Brickell, the Metrorail Orange Line is the easy $2.25 ride.
From the cheapest ride up
from the MIA Metrorail station, every 30 minutes from 6 am to 11:40 pm, seven days a week; express over the Julia Tuttle Causeway, then limited stops through Miami Beach
for Brickell and downtown, not the beach; trains to MIA every 15 minutes, and transfers to buses are free
on the meter, with a $15 minimum for trips starting at MIA, a $2 airport charge, tolls on top and up to 30% more for an SUV or van
no fixed fare; the price moves with demand, so compare it with the taxi line when you land
Taxi or Uber from MIA
Forget the flat taxi fare to Miami Beach that older guides mention. Miami-Dade County eliminated taxi flat fares from MIA and PortMiami in 2022 (Resolution R-700-22). Every taxi now runs the meter: $2.95 for the first sixth of a mile, 85 cents for each further sixth up to one mile, then 55 cents per sixth of a mile, plus $24 an hour of waiting time.
On top of the meter come a $2 charge for every trip that starts at the airport and the tolls on the way. Trips from MIA have a $15 minimum. There is no charge for extra passengers or luggage, which is where a taxi beats a ride app for a family with suitcases. SUVs and vans can add a 30% large vehicle surcharge, shown on a decal inside the cab.
Uber and Lyft pick up on the arrivals level (level 1) and the departures level (level 2); the app tells you the exact spot. Their price changes with demand, so at a busy hour open both apps and look at the taxi line before deciding. We do not quote an average fare to South Beach, because none of the official sources publishes one.
The 150 bus, step by step
| Step | Where | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reach the bus | Level 3, MIA Mover to the Miami Intermodal Center | The MIA Mover is free; the 150 leaves from the Miami International Airport Metrorail station |
| 2. Pay | Ticket machines at the Intermodal Center | MIA says an EASY Card is needed for transit and sells them at the vending machines there; the fare is $2.25 |
| 3. Ride | Airport Expressway (112), I-195 and the Julia Tuttle Causeway | No stops until Miami Beach |
| 4. Get off | Miami Beach | Over the Julia Tuttle Causeway to 41st Street, then south along Indian Creek Drive and Collins Avenue, and through South Beach on Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue to South Pointe Drive |
Stops on the county map include 41st Street, Collins Avenue around 21st and 17th Streets, Lincoln Road, and 13th, 9th and 5th Streets in South Beach. Hours and frequency are from MIA's public transportation page.
Miami-Dade County Route 150 map (April 2025) and MIA public transportation page, checked October 2026
Pick by your arrival
| Solo, one carry-on, hotel near Collins or Washington Avenue | The 150 bus |
| Family or several suitcases | Taxi: no extra charge for passengers or luggage |
| Landing after 11:40 pm | Taxi or ride app; the 150 has stopped |
| Hotel in Brickell or downtown | Metrorail Orange Line to Brickell or Government Center |
| Weekend arrival, going to Brickell | On weekends the Orange Line runs as an airport shuttle to Earlington Heights; change there to the Green Line |
At MIA, before you head out
- Taxis wait on level 1, outside baggage claim; wheelchair-accessible taxis are available on request
- Ground transportation at MIA runs 24 hours, but the 150 bus does not
- Metrorail fare gates take contactless payment, EASY Card or the GO Miami-Dade Transit app; cash only buys a card at the machines
- Tolls are added to the taxi meter, so ask the driver about the route if you care
- Rates are posted at MIA's ground transportation kiosks if you want to check before you get in
Domande frequenti
How much is a taxi from Miami airport to South Beach?
There is no flat fare anymore. It is the meter: $2.95 for the first sixth of a mile and per-distance charges after that, plus a $2 airport charge and tolls, with a $15 minimum from MIA.
Is there a bus from Miami airport to South Beach?
Yes. Metrobus 150, the Miami Beach Airport Express, leaves from the MIA Metrorail station every 30 minutes from 6 am to 11:40 pm, for $2.25.
Where do you get an Uber at Miami airport?
On the arrivals level (level 1) or departures level (level 2). The app shows the exact pickup point.
Is Uber or a taxi cheaper from MIA?
It depends on demand at that moment. Taxis run on a regulated meter with no charge for extra passengers or bags; ride apps change price with demand, so compare both when you land.
How do I get from Miami airport to Brickell?
Take the free MIA Mover to the Metrorail station and ride the Orange Line to Brickell for $2.25. On weekends, change at Earlington Heights.
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