More about: Miami Airport Transfers
If you travel to Miami is to relax and enjoy, and door-to-door transfers from the airport to your hotel will be the best option to start and end your trip without complications.
The best transfers from the Miami Airport to the city and the port
There are several ways to get from the airport -or the port of Miami- to downtown Miami but, without a doubt, if you want the most comfortable way, what I recommend is the transfer in a private vehicle. It will take you directly to your hotel and if you hire it in advance you will avoid the hassle when you get there. If in your case, what you need is a transfer to go to the port once your flight lands, there are also connection options between the airport and the port.
However, if what you are looking for is to save some money to invest it later in your visit to Miami, of course you have the possibility to go by public transportation from the airport by taking the train that takes you to the city center. And you will always have the option of Uber or renting your own car, a common practice in this type of trips.
Private transfer from Miami International Airport to the city
This is the easiest way to get to Miami from the airport. Upon landing, you will have a driver waiting at the exit to take you and your companions exclusively in a private vehicle, and will leave you at the door of your hotel.
The great advantage of this private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Miami is that you will not have to worry about how to get to the city, you will have help with your bags and other luggage, and you will not have to wait for anyone else or make extra stops, you will go directly from the airport to your hotel in a comfortable minivan.
Premium private transfer from the airport to downtown
If you want an even more exclusive option than the previous one, you have the possibility to make this way door to door with a private transfer in a Premium vehicle. The operation of this service is the same as the previous one: you will have to provide the details of your flight and accommodation so that the company can organize your pick-up and take you to the door of your hotel in the fastest and most comfortable way possible.
Private transfer to the port of Miami
Maybe you have a much more exciting plan waiting for you when you arrive in Miami, going on a cruise or a yacht ride! For this, you can use this private transfer to get to the port of Miami in a comfortable, fast and stress-free way.
As in the previous option, your chauffeur will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal ready to help you with your luggage and take you in a private vehicle to your destination at the port, without having to make unnecessary stops or waiting.
Other options from Miami airport
In case car transfers are not for you, here are some alternative transportation methods, ranked from best to worst in my experience:
Public transportation: MIA Mover
The cheapest option to get to Miami is the MIA Mover, a train that will take you from the airport to the Miami Intermodal Center, from where you can take the orange monorail line to get to downtown Miami.
To catch the MIA Mover at the airport, go to the third level between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages and take the Skyride to access the station.
Rent a car
If you were planning to rent a car to use during your stay in Miami, I recommend that you skip any other way of getting downtown from the airport and rent a car directly at the airport and drive to your hotel.
This way, you will save the extra transfer fee and you will have your car ready from the beginning of your trip to explore Miami without limits.
Uber
Taking an Uber to your hotel is another option, but the truth is that if you are going to opt for this it is almost better to book a transfer in advance. You will pay more or less the same but with the advantages of not having to ask for it when you arrive at the airport and having a personalized attention.
Alex's Traveller Tip
There are two apps that will help you not to get lost on public transportation: Miami-Dade Transit Tracker and Miami Trolley App, available for iPhone and Android.
Other experiences you may be interested in
If you are traveling to Miami I recommend you to take a tour of Miami and discover its most iconic neighborhoods such as the Art Deco Historic District or Little Havana. If you are interested in doing this tour you will be interested in reading this article on Day Trips from Miami.
Another option is to take a Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour, a comfortable and quick way to see Miami in one day, perfect if you have little time or you have just arrived to the city and don't know where to start. Find out more in this article about Miami Hop-On Hop-Off Buses.