Miami International Airport (MIA), one of the busiest airports in the world, is served by over 100 airlines carrying over 20 million passengers to and from 160 cities worldwide. MIA has over 15 domestic airlines and 35 international airlines servicing the airport offering over 100 nonstop flights to North, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe. There are 500,000 take-offs and landings each year.
Located nine miles (14 kilometers) northwest of Miami , Miami International Airport is one main terminal building with eight concourses (A - H) with 147 gates. Each concourse has a wide selection of restaurants, bars, newsstands, shops and other business services.
Miami International Airport Ground Transportation
 Ground transportation for travelers arriving at Miami International Airport is available only on a prior arrangement basis, except for taxis and the airport SuperShuttle. Information on all ground transportation is available from the Miami-Dade County Aviation personnel, dressed in blue.
Taxi and Limousine Services
Taxi cabs are only available on the ARRIVAL (ground) level of the airport terminal, outside of the baggage claim area. MIA has wheelchair-accessible taxicabs available upon request. Limousine services are also available upon prior request.
Taxi rate from Miami International Airport to Miami Beach Convention Center is approx. $24-$32 . Taxi rates are $1.70 for the first 1/11 mile and $0.20 for each additional 1/11 of a mile. Transportation rates vary, depending on your destination. Fares are subject to change.
Additional rates for taxi and shuttle service are posted on the transportation kiosks located on the ground level of the terminal, outside the baggage claim area. You can also speak to the Aviation Department representatives at the curbside, dressed in blue uniforms.
Please call (305) 375-3677 with any questions, comments, concerns or complaints about taxi service. For handicap call Handi-Van at 305-751-1236. For Passenger Transportation Regulation Division (PTRD) customer service call 305-375-1250.
SuperShuttle and Bus Services
SuperShuttle vans are available only on the ARRIVAL (ground) level at Miami International Airport , outside of the baggage claim areas. Ground transportation via SuperShuttle is available 24 hours per day. The SuperShuttle bus service takes travelers to destinations within Miami. An airport SuperShuttle can also transports passengers to bus and railway stations. The number for SuperShuttle information and reservations is (305) 871-2000.
For other routes, travelers can travel by Metro-Dade Transit Department Buses (Metrobus). This local city bus service, provides scheduled services to all areas of Miami-Dade County. All buses stop and collect passengers at the Concourse E Level 1 bus station, directly across from Customs.
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The Miami Beach Convention Center is located at 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL (just east of Meridian Avenue at 17th Street)
Directions from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Miami Beach Convention Center (courtesy of Mapquest)
• Head west - go 0.4 mi
•  Turn right at Perimeter Rd and head toward Airport exit/Car Rental Return/High Vehicle exit to City - go 0.3 mi
• Bear right and head toward NW 20th St - go 0.1 mi
• Turn right - go 0.3 mi
• Take the SR-112 E ramp to Beaches (I-95 N)/ North Lejeune (SR-953)/Hialeah - go 1.2 mi
• Take the SR-112 E ramp to Miami Beach (I-95)/Ft Lauderdale - go 3.3 mi
• Continue on I-195 E toward Miami Beach – go 4.4 mi
• Take the Alton Rd exit 5 - go 0.5 mi
• Bear right at Alton Rd - go 1.0 mi
• Turn left at N Michigan Ave - go 0.1 mi
• Turn left at Dade Blvd - go 0.3 mi
• Turn right at Convention Center Dr - go 0.2 mi
These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, or other events may cause road conditions to differ from the map results.
Driving directions to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Train Services
Metro-Rail - the mass-transit, fixed-rail system, provides direct, local transportation to areas throughout Miami-Dade County.
Metro-Mover - t he "Downtown-Specific" fixed-rail system service, which provides transportation to popular locations in the Downtown Miami and Brickell areas.
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. Metro-Bus 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.
Airport and Travel Links
Other airport options for travel to Miami Beach
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is an excellent alternate airport serving the Miami Beach community. Based in Hollywood, Florida, the airport is approximately 25 to 30 minutes north of Miami Beach. The airport is serviced by many major domestic airlines and international carriers. Van, taxi and limousine service is available to bring you to the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Boca Raton Airport Authority (BCT)
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Orlando International Airport ( MCO ) & Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)
Opa Locka Airport (Miami) (OPF)
Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA)
Related Travel Links
World Airport Guides
Miami-Dade Transit Service
Smartraveler.com – “Real-Time” South Florida Traffic Information
AMTRAK
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