
Miami International Airport Transfer — MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the busiest international airports in the United States, handling over 50 million passengers annually and serving as the primary gateway to South Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America. Located 11 km from Brickell and 14 km from South Beach via the causeways, it is the arrival point for the vast majority of international visitors to Miami. A private transfer from LocalsRide puts an English-speaking driver in arrivals with your name — fixed price, direct to South Beach, Brickell, PortMiami or anywhere in the Miami metro area.
Transfers start from $45 — fixed price, confirmed at booking. No meter, no hidden fees, no surge pricing.
Transfer Times & Distances from MIA
- Brickell & Downtown Miami: 11 km — approximately 15–30 minutes
- South Beach (Ocean Drive): 14 km — approximately 20–40 minutes
- Wynwood & Midtown: 9 km — approximately 15–25 minutes
- Miami Cruise Port: 12 km — approximately 20–35 minutes
- Coral Gables: 10 km — approximately 15–25 minutes
- Fort Lauderdale: 45 km — approximately 40–60 minutes
Why Book a Private Transfer from MIA?
- No surge pricing — Miami ride-hailing apps surge dramatically during Art Basel, Ultra, New Year's Eve and peak winter season; your LocalsRide price is locked at booking
- Fixed price, all-in — MacArthur Causeway and all local tolls included; no surprise at journey's end
- Flight monitoring + 60 min free wait — driver adjusts for any delay at no extra charge
- Meet & greet in arrivals — MIA is a large multi-concourse terminal; your driver's meeting point is confirmed in advance
- Cruise transfers — PortMiami embarkation and disembarkation transfers at fixed prices
Frequently asked questions
Licence rules, airport access and how payouts work, country by country.