MIAMI AIRPORT (MIA) |
| Miami International Airport, Dade County (9 miles northwest of downtown Miami) is served by the following ground transportation options: A - upcoming development B - train C - local bus D - shared ride van E - taxi F - limousine G - rental car |
| Terminal information The airport has 1 terminal. Semicircular in shape, this terminal has 8 pier-shaped concourses: A, C, D, E, F, G, H, & J. Concourse B was demolished in 2005 and Concourse I excluded to avoid confusion with the number 1. Note that as part of a major development taking place at the airport, Concourses A & C are currently closed.) |
| Terminal passenger links Moving walkways are available to assist travel between concourses. |
| A: Upcoming Development, the Miami Intermodel Center A massive redevelopment and expansion project is underway that will clearly divide the terminal complex into a North and South terminal and make both much larger than today. Located next to the airport (and to be connected by the MIA light-rail People Mover), the Miami Intermodel Center is a massive ground transportation hub being developed by the Florida Department of Transportation. To be completed by 2012, the MIC Program consists of a Rental Car Center, the Miami Central Station and major roadway improvements. It will provide bus and train links to the South Florida region, including the Keys. |
| B: Tri-Rail The Tri-Rail commuter train system, at the Airport Station, provides connections north along the coast to Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, including a stop at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Bus connections to the Tri-Rail Airport Station are available. Passengers must have a valid ticket prior to boarding the train. @ Summer 2009 a weekday single fare from the airport to West Palm Beach would cost $6.90. |
| C: Metrobus The Miami Dade Transit Department provides Metrobus services to all areas of Miami-Dade County. Several routes call at the airport, Concourse E. Routes include: - route 7, downtown Miami. - route 37, South Miami. - route 57, South Miami. - route 110/J, Miami Beach. Note that no more than two pieces of luggage are allowed. Passengers with luggage should sit in the rear of the bus. @ Summer 2009 the regular one-way fare is $2. 50 cents will get you a transfer to another bus or to the Metrorail system |
| D: Shared Ride Vans Van-hire firms run door-to-door shuttles, providing service between the airport and passenger-specified drop-offs, including Miami and locations further a-field such as Orlando (4-5 hours) and the Florida Keys. Depending on the number of passengers, these vans may make multiple stops. Apart from SuperShuttle these vans need to be pre-booked. Vans are available on the arrival (ground) level at the airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. @ Summer 2009 some estimate fares per person would be: - downtown Miami, $14. - Miami Beach, $19. |
| E: Taxis Taxis are available only on the arrival (ground) level at the airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. @ Summer 2009 some estimate fares would be: - downtown Miami, $22. - Miami Beach, $32. |
| F: Limousines Limousine services are available upon prior request only. |
| G: Rental Cars Select rental car companies have registration counters or Information/Reservation Boards located inside the baggage claim area. Actual vehicle pick-up for all companies is not on airport property and is located at various off-site areas, which must be accessed by courtesy shuttle van for each separate rental car company. |
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