Getting Around Miami

Airports
Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the busiest airports in the world and is located 14 kilometres northwest of Miami. Taxis are available just outside the baggage reclaim and cost around $22 for a trip downtown or $24 to Miami Beach. A 24-hour 'Super Shuttle' van service is also available outside the baggage claim and a trip downtown costs $10-12 per person and $14-16 to Miami Beach. Bus services link the airport to all areas of Miami-Dade County. The 'Tri-Rail' train can be reached on the Airport Station just east of the airport. It is worth asking your hotel beforehand if they offer shuttle service from and to the airport. An Info-Centre can be found on level 2 in Concourse E in the airport, which also hosts a bank, post office, pharmacy, baggage storage, ATM's for cash withdrawal as well as several car rental companies.

Fort Lauderdale Airport (FFL)
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FFL) is located 40 kilometres from downtown Miami. Feeder busses take you from the airport terminals to the Tri-Rail commuter train to Miami. Yellow Cab taxis are available on demand at all times at the airport. At the transportation podium located outside the baggage area on the lower level at the curb of each terminal, you can find rate comparison charts posted on the wall. You can also call Yellow Cab at +1 (954) 777 7777. There is also a car rental centre with many of the major car rental companies. The four terminals in the Fort Lauderdale Airport also offer the same amenities as Miami International Airport.

Local Transportation
As in many cities across the United States, car is by far the main mode of transport. However, Miami still has a lot to offer on the public transport side. The Metromover is an excellent way of moving around in downtown Miami - it is for free and runs from 05.00 until 00.00 every day. Metrorail runs from the north to the south of Miami across downtown. The service runs every day from 05.00 until 00.00 and the fare is $1.50. The Metrobus service covers all of the Greater Miami area also at a fare of $1.50. Most busses operate all week between 04.00 and 02.00 while some operate around the clock. Fares can be paid with small change either on board the bus or before entering the Metrorail. Otherwise tokens to be used on both services can be bought in certain specified outlets across the city. The South Beach Local is the cheapest and most scenic way to travel along South Beach. The shuttle comes by numerous bus stops every 10-15 minutes and the fare is 25 cents. It operates on Monday to Saturday between 07.45 and 01.00, and on Sundays from 10.00 to 01.00.

Taxi
Meter will read $1.50 at the start of your trip. A taxi ride between Miami city and Miami Beach is around $18.