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Bus & Rail Information  

Miami-Dade Transit provides service daily to thousands of regular, first-time, and occasional public transit customers. Below is a sample list of the modes of transportation offered. 

Visitor Information: Miami-Dade County's integrated public transportation system is an easy and affordable transportation option offering access to major business, shopping, entertainment, attractions and cultural centers.  

New Express Bus Route from MIA to Miami Beach  (View New Route to South Beach)

The Airport Flyer (Route 150), an express bus route by Miami-Dade Transit between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Miami Beach, began service on Sunday, December 13. The new route transports passengers from MIA directly to 41st Street and Alton Road and then continues south on Collins Avenue to 16th Street. It operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, making only one stop between MIA and Miami Beach at the Earlington Heights Metrorail station, for a fare of just $2.35 each way. Each Airport Flyer bus is equipped with luggage racks, comfortable seating and special branding for easy identification by the public. (View New Route - Map and Schedule - Press release)

Metrobus:
The local bus service provides scheduled services to all areas of Miami-Dade County. The bus station at MIA is located on the Ground Level of Concourse  , directly across from Customs.

Bus routes serving MIA
(click to view route map, schedule and connections - * Service to Metrorail)

Airport Flyer (route 150) - 37* - 42* - 57* - J* - East-West Connection* - Airport Tri-Rail Station Shuttle

Metromover:
The automated fixed-rail system service, provides transportation to popular locations in the Downtown Miami and Brickell areas.

Metrorail:
The mass transit fixed-rail system, provides direct, local transportation to areas throughout Miami-Dade County.

• Miami-Dade County Transit
• Transit System Map   (2 MB)
• Transit's Frequent Answered Questions (FAQs) 
• MIA's Ground Transportation FAQs
• Trip Planner
• Get Transit Directions: To speak with a trip planning agent, please call 305-891-3131. TTY Users can call 305-499-8971. Agents are available Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (E.S.T.)
• Route List
• Transfers
• Fares & Passes
• Miami-Dade Transit's new EASY card (video)
• Sign-up for free Transit Rider Alerts
• Mobile Website

Tri-Rail:
The Commuter Train service, runs along Interstate 95, providing commuter service to the airport from Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Airport Station is immediately east of the airport, across Le Jeune Road (42 Avenue) on NW 21st Street. Bus connections to the Tri-Rail Airport Station are available from the bus station. Metrobus also provides free shuttle bus service to the airport terminal for passengers with a valid Tri-Rail ticket. For additional information call 1-800-TRI-RAIL, from anywhere in the state of Florida, or visit www.tri-rail.com.

Miami Airport Tri-Rail Station to Close Temporarily

Tri-Rail's Miami Airport Station will temporarily close on or about September 12, 2011 to facilitate construction of the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC). The station is expected to be closed for a period of approximately two years, during which time it will be rebuilt and connected to the airport via an escalator and people mover.

During this two year period, the southern terminus of rail service will be the Hialeah Market Station, where bus transportation will be provided to and from the Miami International Airport through this station. Trailers have been installed to house a ticket agent and restroom facilities. Additional lighting has been installed and approximately 60 additional parking spaces have been striped. There will be 24-hour security at the station.

Two northbound trains, P638 and P642, will originate from the Metrorail Transfer Station. Two southbound trains, P631 and P635 will terminate at the Metrorail Transfer Station. Passengers will be bused to and from the Hialeah Market Station and the Miami International Airport for these trains.

A test of the new traffic pattern is scheduled for Thursday, September 1.

By closing the Miami Airport Station, the construction time of the MIC will be reduced by approximately 21 months and will result in taxpayers saving approximately $10 million in construction costs. The impact to passengers should be less than 10 minutes in extended travel time to the airport.

Attention Miami Airport Station Passengers: Miami Intermodal Center Work Continues

Construction activities continue at Tri-Rail's Miami Airport Station, related to work on the Miami Intermodal Center.

The station parking lot will be closed indefinitely, until the necessary work is completed; however, parking spaces for persons with disabilities remain located at the station, near the ticket vending machines.

The Florida Department of Transportation has built a temporary overflow parking lot for all other Tri-Rail passengers on the northwest corner of the intersection of Northwest 37th Avenue (Douglas Road) and Northwest 21st Street.

Passengers are also advised to plan for additional travel time to and from the station. The Florida Department of Transportation will provide information on detours and alternative routing via electronic message boards. Real-time traveler information will also be available at  www.micdot.com,  www.smartroute.com or by dialing 511 and entering MIC route #642.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail
800 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
1-800-TRI-RAIL (874-7245)

View transportation options to Port of Miami and Ft Lauderdale Airport.

Plan a trip using public transportation:
To get step-by-step transit directions, find transit stops in your area or view station information & schedules, go to google.com/transit, enter your starting and ending addresses, including the city name, and get three complete mapped itineraries of your trip. Use “MIA, Miami, FL” as MIA’s address. Try it now or visit Miami-Dade County Transit website.

Although taxis and other private transportation serve Miami International Airport, many travelers to the Greater Miami area opt to use public transportation to reach local destinations. Always verify hours of operation for each bus route serving the airport (see links below).

At the airport, visit our computerized transit information kiosk anytime in the bus-waiting room at ground level. Before boarding public transit, check the frequently-asked-questions section for local travel details, accessible services, and find out how to reach major tourist attractions. To speak with a transit information agent, call 305-891-3131, weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; weekends, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Printed Metrobus route maps and schedules can be picked up at the airport's information center in Central Terminal E, level 2. Besides the kiosk, a wall-mounted system map and Tri-Rail schedules are also available in the ground-level waiting room. Tri-Rail, the tri-county commuter train, serves Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Welcome, and enjoy your stay in Miami.

Special Transportation Services (STS)

• Accessible Services
• Ground Transportation's FAQs 
• Miami-Dade County Trip Planner
• Rental Car Center
• Special Transportation Service (STS) Rider’s Guide
• Useful Transportation Links
• Additional MIA Links

 

AirportLink Metrorail Extension

AirportLink Fact Sheet  Photo Gallery Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) Metrorail

The AirportLink, scheduled for compleition in 2012,  is a 2.4-mile elevated Metrorail extension from the existing Earlington Heights Station to the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) next to Miami International Airport (MIA).  This Miami-Dade Transit project includes a multilevel station at the MIC featuring landscaping, an entry plaza and other passenger amenities. The MIC is a major centralized transportation hub being developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that will provide seamless access to all modes of transportation, including Metrobus, Metrorail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, Greyhound, tour buses, taxi cabs and rental cars. An automated people mover will connect the MIC to the airport. The AirportLink will provide residents and visitors with direct Metrorail access to MIA. With this project, Miami-Dade County joins the ranks of major metropolitan areas around the world with rapid transit connections to their airports. Continue