City in Florida, United States
Getting around Miami
How to get around Miami
Miami is car-oriented. Metrorail, free Metromover (Downtown/Brickell) and Uber cover visitor areas; Brightline connects to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Ways to get around Miami
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metrorail and Metromover | Metrorail $2.25; Metromover free | Metromover loops Downtown, Brickell and Omni; Metrorail serves the airport and Dadeland |
| Uber / Lyft | About $14–25 for short trips | Main way to get between neighborhoods |
| Waymo | Similar to Uber | Driverless rides in central Miami; use the Waymo app |
| Brightline | From about $15 to Fort Lauderdale | Fast train to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando |
Ride-hailing apps in Miami
A 5 km ride costs about $14–25 ($14–25).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; airport and beach pickups |
| Lyft | Comparable fares; useful at surge |
| Waymo | Driverless rides in parts of central Miami |
- Metered taxis exist but cost more than rideshare, especially from the airport. Confirm the meter is on.
Arriving in Miami
Miami International (MIA)
Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown $2.25, about 25 min; Uber/Lyft to Brickell or South Beach $25–45, 20–35 min.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
Brightline from Fort Lauderdale to Miami about $15; Uber/Lyft $40–70, 35–55 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Miami?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft, Waymo.
What's the best way to get around Miami?
Miami is car-oriented. Metrorail, free Metromover (Downtown/Brickell) and Uber cover visitor areas; Brightline connects to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
How do I get from the airport to Miami?
Metrorail Orange Line to Downtown $2.25, about 25 min; Uber/Lyft to Brickell or South Beach $25–45, 20–35 min.
Is Miami walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail and Metromover)
- Miami International Airport
- Brightline
- Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
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