Beach town in Miami, United States
Getting around Miami Beach
How to get around Miami Beach
South Beach is walkable and bikeable. Free trolleys and Miami-Dade buses link the beach; Uber covers the rest and the Metrorail does not cross to the island.
Ways to get around Miami Beach
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Trolley | Free | Loops run through South Beach, Mid-Beach and North Beach |
| Miami-Dade buses | $2.25 per ride | Route 150 Airport Flyer to MIA; Route 120 Beach MAX |
| Uber / Lyft | About $15–28 for short trips | Main way to cross to Miami mainland |
| Citi Bike and scooters | About $1 plus per minute | Dockless bikes and scooters in South Beach |
Ride-hailing apps in Miami Beach
A 5 km ride costs about $15–28 ($15–28).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Most drivers; airport and beach pickups |
| Lyft | Comparable fares; good alternative at surge |
| Waymo | Driverless rides across parts of Miami; check coverage for the Beach |
- Taxis exist but charge more than rideshare; confirm the meter. Many South Beach clubs have designated rideshare pickup zones.
Arriving in Miami Beach
Miami International (MIA)
Uber/Lyft to South Beach $28–45, 25–40 min; Route 150 Airport Flyer about $2.65, 45–60 min; taxi flat zone fare.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)
Uber/Lyft $45–75, 35–55 min; Brightline from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, then transfer.
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 Beach?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft, Waymo.
What's the best way to get around Miami Beach?
South Beach is walkable and bikeable. Free trolleys and Miami-Dade buses link the beach; Uber covers the rest and the Metrorail does not cross to the island.
How do I get from the airport to Miami Beach?
Uber/Lyft to South Beach $28–45, 25–40 min; Route 150 Airport Flyer about $2.65, 45–60 min; taxi flat zone fare.
Is Miami Beach walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- City of Miami Beach (trolley and transportation)
- Miami-Dade Transit
- Miami International Airport
- Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
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