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Miami Intl (MIA):
Location: 8
km/5 Miles W of Downtown Miami, 12 km/8 Miles W of South Beach & 38 km/24 Miles
SSW of Fort Lauderdale.
| Airport Overview: | |
| General: | One enormous terminal divided into 8 concourses. They are all joined together and you can walk from one end to the other, but this would take some time. |
| Concourse A: | Temporarily closed. |
| Concourse B: | Temporarily closed. |
| Concourse C: | Temporarily closed. |
| Concourse D: | American Airlines. |
| Concourse E: | AeroMexico, Air Jamaica, Alaska, American Airlines & American Eagle, LAB, LTU, Lynx, Martinair, Ryan Intl, Sky King, Virgin. |
| Concourse F: | Aeropostal, Aerosur, Avior Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Mexicana, Sun Country. |
| Concourse G: | Air Canada, AirTran, El Al, Iberia, Lufthansa, Northwest, KLM, Santa Barbara Airlines, Swiss. |
| Concourse H: | Air France, Alitalia, BahamasAir, Continental, Delta, Gulfstream, LAN. |
| Concourse J: | Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Caibbean Airlines, Lacsa, Taca, TAM, United, TED. |
| By Taxi: | ||
| General: | Taxis wait outside the baggage reclaim area on the ground level. | |
| Meter Rates: | $2.50 for the first sixth of a mile then $0.40 for each extra sixth of a mile. Waiting time $0.40 per minute. However there are set fares to many areas (see below). | |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | To the airport area $10-14. To Downtown Miami $24/15-20 mins. To the Seaport/Cruise ship terminal $24. To South Beach $32/20-40 mins. To Bal Harbor, Surfside & Indian Creek Village flat rate $43. To North Miami Beach (Aventura, Golden Beach & Sunny Isles) flat rate $37-52. To Key Biscayne flat rate $41. To Miami Springs $15. To Coral Gables $14-19. To South Hialeah $13. To North Hialeah $29. To Kendall $32-44. To Homestead $75-80. To Hallandale $58. To Fort Lauderdale $72-82. To Hollywood $63. To Port Everglades $77. Note: A fuel surcharge of $1 has now been added to all fares. This is in addition to the fares shown above. | |
| Taxi Companies: | Coral Gables Taxi (305) 444 2828, Crown Taxi (305) 445 5555, Flamingo (305) 599 9999, Fort Lauderdale Yellow Cab (954) 777 7777, Miami-Dade Taxi (305) 551 1111, Rapid Cab, Inc. +1 (561) 242 9669, Super Yellow Cab (305) 888 7777, USA Taxi (305) 388 8888 & Yellow Cabs (305) 444 4444. | |
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| By Limo: | ||
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| Other Limo Companies: | Beltane Limousine Service (786) 356 8475. | |
| By Local Bus: | |
| General: | There are 2 bus stops at the airport. One on the arrivals level near Concourse E (exit the building and cross one road to find the bus station), and the other on the arrivals level of Concourse J. Cost: The new easy-card is now in operation on Miami buses & Metrorail. Cards must be pre-loaded, and are then used to pay for trips. There is a machine in the waiting room of the Concourse E bus station. When using the easy-card the costs are as follows: Adult trip $2, (reduced fare $1), express buses (e.g. 150 Airport Flyer) $2.35. Transfers to other buses are free on the easy-card. It is still possible to pay cash to the driver, but all trips are $2 ($2.35 express), no transfers available. The following buses serve the airport: |
| Bus 150 Airport Flyer Express Bus to Miami Beach: | A great Express Bus runs from the airport to Miami Beach (South Beach). |
| Route: Miami International Airport - Earlington Heights Metrorail Station - 41st St/Alton Rd, Miami Beach - 41st St/Sheridan Ave - all regular bus stops southbound on Indian Creek Drive until - Collins Ave/17th St - Washington Ave between Lincoln Rd & 16th St (outside Subway, but does not pick passengers up there) - Washington Ave/13th St - Washington Ave/9th St - Washington Ave/5th St - Washington Ave/South Pointe Drive - then returns to airport via Washington Ave etc etc. The pick-up point near Lincoln Rd for the trip to the airport is on Lincoln Rd, opposite James St (Outside CVS). | |
| Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0600-2210 & 2310. Weekends every 30 mins 0600-2200 & 2300. Buses leave South Pointe Dr Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0612-2251. Weekends every 30 mins 0540-2241. Buses leave Lincoln Rd Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0624-2303. Weekends every 30 mins 0551-2253. Travel Time: To South Beach (16th/Washington) ~32 mins. To South Pointe ~45 mins. Cost: $2.35 per trip (see above). Steve's Tip: A great Bus, good value and cool. | |
| Bus 37 to Hialeah, Coconut Grove & Miami South: | Route: City of Hialeah - Dept of Children & Families - Hialeah Metrorail Station - Tri-Rail Airport Station - Miami International Airport - Douglas Road (SW 37 Ave) - Douglas Road Metrorail Station - City of South Miami via Sunset Drive - Cocoplum Circle (Coconut Grove) - South Miami Metrorail Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading North for Hialeah Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0516-2126, 2212, 2302 & 0002. Saturdays at 0619, 0713, then every 30-45 mins until 1927, 2035, 2131, 2228 & 2328. Sundays every 30-60 mins 0627-2228. Buses leave the airport heading South for Miami South Mon-Fri every 30-40 mins 0534-2018, then every hour or so until 0114. Saturdays every 30-70 mins 0644-2306. Sundays every 30-60 mins 0647-2243. Cost: $2 per trip (see above). Travel Time: To Hialeah Metrorail 22 mins, Douglas Rd 35 mins & South Miami station 60 mins. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
| Bus 42 to Golden Glades, Opa Locka & Coconut Grove: | Route: Golden Glades Park & Ride - City of Opa-locka City Hall - Opa-locka Tri-Rail Station - City of Hialeah - East 8 Ave/LeJeune Road - Amtrak Passenger Train Terminal - Tri-Rail Metrorail Station - Miami International Airport - City of Coral Gables - Douglas Rd Metrorail Station - Coconut Grove Metrorail Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading North for Golden Glades & Opa Locka Mon-Fri every 60 mins 0546-1956. Weekends every 60 mins 0607-1956. ◊Buses leave the airport heading South for Coconut Grove Mon-Fri every 60 mins 0535-1928. Saturdays every 60 mins 0651-1933. Sundays every 60 mins 0620-1820 & 1903. Cost: $2 per trip (see above). Travel Time: To Amtrak Station 20 mins, Opa-Locka Tri-Rail 45 mins, Golden Glades 1 hour, Douglas Rd 27 mins & Coconut Grove 35 mins. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
| Bus 57 to Jackson S Hosp: | Route: Miami International Airport - NW 57th Ave - SW 72nd St - South Miami Station - SW 57th Ave - SW 111 St - SW 67th St - SW 124th St - SW 77th Ave - SW 152 St - SW 92nd Ave - Jackson South Hospital. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri only heading South towards Jackson South Hospital every ~40 mins 0541-1816. Cost: $2 per trip (see above). Travel Time: To Jackson S Hosp 73 mins. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
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Route J Bus to Miami Beach & Douglas Rd: 24 hr service |
Route: The J bus runs Eastbound from the airport to Miami Beach (41st St) via Miami Springs, NW 36 St & Allapattah Metrorail station. At Indian Creek Drive, it is possible to transfer to C, H or S buses southbound to South Beach. For the return to the airport from South Beach, take the S bus northbound to 43rd St, then the J bus westbound at 43st & Indian Creek or M bus Northbound to 41st St and change to the J. The J Bus also runs Westbound from the airport to Coral Gables and Douglas Rd Metrorail station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading east towards Miami Beach Mon-Fri every 30 mins 24 hrs a day. Saturdays every 20-60 mins 0611-0101. Sundays every 30-60 mins 0506-2303. Cost: $2 per trip (see above). Travel Time: To Miami Beach 30-50 mins. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
| Bus 133 - Airport Tri-Rail Shuttle: | Route: Miami International Airport - NW 42nd Ave/27th St - Hialeah Market Tri-Rail Station. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Mon-Fri every ~30 mins 0449-1745, 1825, 1915 & 2119. Weekends every hour or 2 0541-2009. Travel Time: Takes 5 mins. Cost: Free to the Tri-Rail station. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
| Bus 238 - East West Connection to Dolphin Mall: | Route: Dolphin Mall - Miami Intl Mall - Carlos Albizu University - Airport Corporation Center - Blue Lagoon Dr - Airport Hilton Hotel - Tri-Rail Airport Station - Miami Intl Airport - Earlington Heights Metrorail Station. Timings: Buses leave the airport heading west towards Dolphin Mall Mon-Fri only every 30-60 mins 0548-1951. No weekend service. Cost: $2 per trip (see above). Travel Time: To Dolphin Mall 1 hour. Contact: Tel 1 (305) 770 3131. |
| By Long Distance Bus: | |
| General: | The bus stop at the airport is on the arrivals level at terminal E. Exit the building and cross one road to find the bus station. The following buses serve the airport: |
| Keys Shuttle | Keys Shuttle runs shuttles from Miami Intl & Fort Lauderdale Airports to the Florida Keys. Route: Fort Lauderdale Airport - Miami Intl Airport - Key Largo - Tavernier - Marathon - Big Pine - Key West. Timings: Shuttles leave Miami Airport heading for the Keys daily at 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900 & 2100. To Key Largo $60 adult one way/1 hour 15, Marathon $60/2 hrs 30 & Key West $80/3 hrs 45. Contact: Tel 1 888 765 9997 or +1 (305) 289 9997. |
| Greyhound Buses to Miami & Key West: | Route: Miami West (4111 NW 27th St) - Miami Airport (Ground Transportation center, lower level concourse E) - Miami Cutler Ridge (10801 Caribbean Blvd) - Key Largo - Islamorada - Marathon Airport - Big Pine Key - Key West Airport. |
| Timings: Buses leave Miami Airport heading for the keys daily at 1120 & 1725. Buses leave Key West airport heading for Miami twice a day at 0815 & 1800. Buses leave downtown Miami twice per day at 0515 and 1110. Travel Time: Takes ~4 hr 30 mins to get to Key West & 3 hrs to get to Marathon. Contact: Tel 1 800 410 5397. | |
| Cost: To Key West $37 (web only fare), or $42-49 adult one way depending on type of ticket. To Marathon $31 (web only fare), or $35-41 adult one way depending on type of ticket. Contact: Tel 1 800 410 5397. | |
| Other Buses: | |
| General: | The bus stop at the airport is on the arrivals level at terminal E. The following buses serve the airport: |
| For Miami Cruise Ship Terminal: | Make your way to Downtown Miami, then use the Seaport Connection: Route: Downtown Miami - Government Center Metrorail Station - NW 2 Avenue - NW/NE 6 Street - Seaport - Port Boulevard - Seaport Terminals - Royal Caribbean - NW/NE 5 Street - NW 1 Avenue. |
| Dolphin Mall Shuttle (Fri-Mon): | The bus stop at the airport is on the Flight Departures Level (upstairs), Concourse E, outside the Airport Hotel. Route: Airport (upper level, concourse E) - Dolphin Mall (Entry #3). Timings: Shuttles leave Miami Airport Fri, Sat & Mon at 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800. Sundays at 1100, 1200, 1400 & 1600. Shuttles leave Dolphin Mall Fri, Sat & Mon at 1340, 1540, 1740, 1940 & 2040. Sundays at 1340, 1540, 1740 & 1910. Cost: $10 round trip. No one way tickets. |
| Dolphin Mall Shuttle (Tue-Thu): | The bus stop at the airport is on the Flight Departures Level (upstairs), Concourse E, outside the Airport Hotel. Route: Airport (upper level, concourse E) - Crowne Plaza Hotel Miami Airport - Miami Airport Courtyard Marriott - Sofitel Miami/Hyatt Summerfield - Homewood Suites Hilton Miami Airport - Dolphin Mall (Entry #3). Timings: Shuttles leave Miami Airport Tue, Wed & Thu at 1050, 1235, 1535 & 1735. Shuttles leave Dolphin Mall Tue, Wed & Thu at 1510, 1710, 1910 & 2035. Cost: $10 round trip. No one way tickets. |
| Hotel Buses: | Hotel Courtesy buses collect passengers from the departures level. |
| By Shuttle Van: | ||
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| Super Shuttle | A shared door to door van operating from the arrivals lower level to hotels and residences all over the Miami & Fort Lauderdale areas. See the desk by the roadside for tickets. State your destination, and a van will be assigned to you. You may have to wait up to 20 mins for a van going in your direction. | |
| Cost: Prices are different for hotels and residences. Extra people going to the same address in the same party cost less. The following prices include the $1 fuel surcharge. To Airport Area Hotels $9-11 (extra person $8), To Downtown Miami $15 (hotel)/$17 (residence)/$8 (extra person). To Coconut Grove $15/$18/9. To Key Biscayne $23/$23/$11. To Seaport/Cruise ship terminal $15 per person. To North Miami $16/$19/$9. To South Miami Beach $20/$20/$9. To North Miami Beach & Bal Harbor $21/$21/$11. To Sunny Isles $26 (residences)/$11 (extra person). To Coral Gables $13-18/$13-18/$9-11. To South Hialeah $11/$11/$9. To North Hialeah $19/$19/$11. Miami Springs $13/$13/9. To Doral Country Club Area $18/$18/$11. To Kendall $18-26/$18-26/$11-13. To Homestead $51/$41/$13. To Hallandale $25/$31/$13. To Fort Lauderdale $41/$36/$10 & Hollywood $26/$33/$13. To Port Everglades $31. | ||
| Contact: Tel (305) 871 2000. | ||
| Alligator Alley Express | Run scheduled shuttles between Naples, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale & Miami airports. Contact: (866) 843 7209 or (239) 643 7209 | |
| Super Tours of Orlando: | Run scheduled services several times a day from the airport to Orlando. Contact: Tel (407) 370-3001 or see http://supertours.com Spanish only. | |
| Florida Sunshine Shuttle to Orlando: | Run scheduled services from the airport to Orlando with stops at Hollywood, West Palm Beach, Ft Pierce/St Lucie & Kissimmee. Cost: From $30 one way. Contact: See www.floridasunshineshuttle.com/. | |
| Airport Hotels: | ||
| Hotels near the airport: | The Miami Intl Airport Hotel is located on the departure level of Concourse E. Tel +1 (305) 871 4100. Sofitel Airport is close to the airport. Days Inn Miami Airport (305) 261 4230. Runway Inn Airport. Embassy Suites Hotel. Hilton Miami Airport. La Quinta Miami Airport West (305) 436 0830. Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West. Best Western Hotel (305) 865 7100. Hampton Inn & Suites (305) 262 5400. Red Roof Inn (305) 871 4221. | |
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Miami - Opa Locka (OPF):
Location:
7 Miles/11 km NW of Downtown Miami.
By Taxi: Rapid Cab, Inc. +1 (561) 242 9669.
| By Bus: | |
| General: | There is no bus stop at the airport terminal itself. However, 10 mins walk to the south is NW 135th St. Cost: The new easy-card is now in operation on Miami buses & Metrorail. Cards must be pre-loaded, and are then used to pay for trips. When using the easy-card the costs are as follows: Adult trip $2, (reduced fare $1), transfer $0.50 ($0.25). It is still possible to pay cash to the driver, but all trips are $2, no transfers available. Several buses stop along this road: |
| E bus/Route 105 to Aventura Mall: | Route: Miami Lakes Dr - NW 60th Ave - NW 138th St - NW 135th St (Just to the south of the airport terminal) - Opa Locka Tri Rail Station - NW 151st St - Opa Locka Blvd - 163rd St Mall - Sunny Isles - Collins Ave - Aventura Mall. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 30-45 mins 0555-2114. Weekends every ~45 mins 0914-1728. Takes a long time to reach Aventura Mall. Cost: $2 (see above). |
| Bus #28 to Hialeah Station: | Route: Hialeah Metrorail station - E 4th Ave - E 65th St - E 8th Ave/LeJeune Rd - NW 135th St (Just to the south of the airport terminal) - Biscayne Blvd - North Miami Beach - Florida Intl University (Biscayne Bay Campus). Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 30-60 mins 0628-2050. Weekends ~hourly 0615-1916. Cost: $2 (see above). |
| Bus #42 to Douglas Rd & Golden Glades: | Route: Golden Glades Park & Ride - Opa-Locka Tri-Rail station - NW 135th St (Just to the south of the airport terminal) - E 8th Ave - Miami Amtrak Station - Miami Intl Airport Terminal - LeJeune Rd - Douglas Rd Metrorail Station. On Weekdays, the route continues to Coconut Grove Metrorail station. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 30-45 mins 0456-1840. Weekends every 30-45 mins 0610-1852. Cost: $2 (see above). |
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