How to get around in Miami?

How To Get Around In Miami?

What are the best ways to get around in Miami?

How to get around in Miami? One of the most common question when traveling to a new city. Figuring out how to get around efficiently and cost effectively is important when traveling to a new city. Visiting a new city can be a ton of fun, but pricey if you don't know your way around. We have created a list of some of the most popular transportation options available in Miami during your sports trip. Plan the ultimate trip with the help of our travel experts and don't get caught unprepared when traveling to a new city!

How to get around in Miami

The city of Miami covers approximately 55 square miles along the coast of South Florida, making it pretty much impossible to explore its entirety as a walking pedestrian. Our recommended method of transportation while in Miami would be by car, whether that’s a rental or if you’re ridesharing. However, keep in mind that Miami is known for its bad traffic and lack of parking. If you’re only in for a couple days, ridesharing is the way to go!

How to get around in Miami?

Here is a list of options on how to get around in Miami:

  • Metrobus
    • Great for getting around if you don’t need to transfer buses. Oftentimes buses have irregular wait times, so it might take you 90 minutes to get somewhere as opposed to a 30 minute ride if you were driving your own car.
    • Covers more than 95 routes throughout the Miami-Dade county
    • Express buses are available from Miami International Airport to Miami Beach
    • Regular fare in the city is $2.25, exact change only unless you have a fare card.

  • Rail
    • Metrorail
      • Miami’s above ground subway.
      • Covers the Miami-Dade county’s most populated areas
      • Gives you an opportunity to see the city from a bit of an elevated view, and allows you to take in the city’s architecture, unlike a regular underground rail system
      • Runs until 11pm on weekdays, midnight on weekends.
      • Fare is $2.25 but requires a fare card, which can be purchased from a machine at any station
    • Metromover
      • Free light rail system in Downtown Miami covering a 4.4 mile route.
      • Train stops are frequent
      • Great option for traveling between downtown and Brickell because you can skip the grid-lock traffic and you can forget about finding parking.
    • Tri-Rail (short for tri-county rail)
      • Connects West Palm beach to Suburban Miami at the Metrorail station

  • Trolley - Each of these options are free for riders. They service popular areas and connect with Metrobus and Metrorail. They can be a great option for traveling to and from events where finding parking is difficult. The cities often increase trolley service when major events are taking place.
    • Miami trolleys
    • Miami Beach trolleys
    • Coral Gables trolley

  • Ridesharing - We think Uber or Lyft are great options for getting around the Miami area as destinations are relatively spread far apart.
    • Uber
    • Lyft

  • Scootersharing - Any of these options are a quick, easy and cheap way to explore the south beach area. Just download the app and go.
    • Bird
    • Bolt
    • Jump
    • Lime
    • Lyft
    • Spin

  • Bikesharing
    • Citi Bike

  • Taxis
    • Can be difficult to hail on the street, best to get one at a hotel.


These are some of the best transportation options when trying to figure out how to get around in Miami.

Airport (MIA) & (FLL) Downtown Miami?

# of Miami Airports: 2

  1. Miami International Airport
  2. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

How to get to and from the Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the second largest airport within the state of Florida and the most commonly used for tourists traveling to Miami. This international airport is one of the busiest in the United States serving 45,924,466 passengers in 2019. 

Located just 8 miles northwest of Downtown Miami, it is quite easy to get to and from MIA. If you are flying in for a sporting event be sure to leave your self-plenty of time, traffic around any major airport can be unpredictable and you don’t want to be late to the game!

Below are your best available options for how to get to Downtown Miami from MIA so you can start your sports getaway!

∙ Bus: You can get to downtown Miami by taking any of the Mami bus route No(s). 7,37,42,57,133,236 or 238, as they all make stops within the city center. Your total transportation time is 35 minutes, making it a little longer than alternative routes. Though with that being said, the bus only costs about $2.00 USD. Therefore though it will be the longest transportation option it will be the cheapest by a large margin.

∙ Train: You can get to downtown Miami by taking the MIA Train on the Orange Line. Your total transportation time is 25 minutes and only costs about $2.00 USD for a one-way ticket. Making the train option a very affordable yet easy alternative to getting downtown from the airport. Trains tend to come every 15-30 minutes depending on time of day/week. 

∙ Taxi: Taking a cab from the airport to downtown Miami may be your best bet in terms of convenience. Taxis from MIA are priced by the meter, but it is just a 15 minute drive and generally costs between $22 - $29 USD, depending on traffic of course. The various taxi companies can be located on the arrival level, outside of the baggage claim areas.  

∙ Sedan Service/Limo: You pay for the added luxury of riding in a limo in Miami, with an average trip downtown from the MIA costing $85.00 USD. The companies have options at your disposal including classic limos, sedans, SUVs and buses. Similar to a cab this option is just a 15 minute drive to downtown Miami, of course dependant on traffic. A limousine service is a great option for groups that are flying into MIA and need to get downtown. 

∙ Rental Car: Be sure to ask your Elite Sports Tours representative to secure a rental car for you before your trip! MIA offers many different car rental options, including Enterprise, Budget and National. All of the car rental companies are located at the MIA Rental Car Center, located on the third level between the dolphin and flamingo garages and can be accessed via the MIA Mover.

∙ Ride Sharing: Both ride sharing giants Uber & Lyft service MIA to downtown. Ride sharing combines ease with affordability making for a perfect option when choosing how to head to Indianapolis from the airport. The ride takes just 15 minutes and you can expect it to cost from $11 to $16 USD, though this of course can vary dependant on time of day, etc. If you are going to request a ride from Uber or Lyft, you can do so at the arrival level outside of the baggage claim areas. 

∙ Airport Shuttles: There are various hotel in downtown Miami that offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from MIA for their guests. Be sure to ask your Elite Sports Tours representative about your hotel’s shuttle service, if applicable. Pick-up times can be coordinated by communicating your flight information with your hotel.

For getting to Downtown Miami from MIA we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft. The new way of transportation offers you ease of service combined with affordability. Now if you are travelling lightly, another tremendous option is the train that connects to the downtown core.

 

How to get to and from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the one of the largest airports within the state of Florida and is commonly used for tourists traveling to Miami. This international airport is one of the busiest in the United States serving 36,747,622 passengers in 2019. 

Located just 21 miles north of Downtown Miami, it is quite easy to get to and from FLL. If you are flying in for a sporting event be sure to leave your self-plenty of time, traffic around any major airport can be unpredictable and you don’t want to be late to the game!

Below are your best available options for how to get to Downtown Miami from FLL so you can start your sports getaway!

∙ Bus: You can get to downtown Miami by taking shuttle bus from FLL.. Your total transportation time is about an hour, making it a little longer than alternative routes. Though with that being said, the bus only costs about $20.00 USD. Therefore though it will be the longest transportation option, though one of the cheapest.

∙ Taxi: Taking a cab from the airport to downtown Miami may be your best bet in terms of convenience. Taxis from FLL are priced by the meter, but it is just a 30 minute drive and generally costs between $60 - $80 USD, depending on traffic of course. The various taxi companies can be located on the arrival level, outside of each of the terminals.  

∙ Rental Car: Be sure to ask your Elite Sports Tours representative to secure a rental car for you before your trip! FLL offers twelve different car rental options, including Enterprise, Budget and National. All of the car rental companies are located at the Rental Car Center, located in the building next to terminal 1.

∙ Ride Sharing: Both ride sharing giants Uber & Lyft service FLL to downtown. Ride sharing combines ease with affordability making for a perfect option when choosing how to head to Indianapolis from the airport. The ride takes just 30 minutes and you can expect it to cost from $32 to $40 USD, though this of course can vary dependant on time of day, etc. If you are going to request a ride from Uber or Lyft, you can do so at the arrival level outside of each terminal.

  

For getting to Downtown Miami from FLL we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft. The new way of transportation offers you ease of service combined with affordability.

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