How To Get From Miami Airport To Brickell (Cheapest & Easiest)

Situated just 10 miles from Miami International Airport, Brickell is becoming an increasingly popular neighbourhood for tourists to both visit and stay in during a trip to Miami. A hub for the arts, and home to numerous museums, performing arts centres, and other venues.

The best way to travel from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Brickell is by using a rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. The journey takes between 15 and 25 minutes depending on traffic and costs between $20 to $25.

Alternatively, if you’re travelling on a budget then you could opt for travelling between the two locations using public transport. The journey will take a little longer at roughly 35 – 45 minutes and require transferring but will cost significantly less at roughly $2.65 per person.

⏱️ Time: 15 – 25 minutes
💵 Cost: $20 – $25
💻 Reserve Rideshare: Lyft

Using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft is one of the easiest ways to get from Miami International Airport to Brickell. You can download either of these apps before your arrival in Miami and once you’ve arrived at the airport, use the app to book a ride. Given the popularity of the airport as a pick-up and drop-off location, you typically don’t have to wait more than five minutes for your driver to arrive.

Depending on traffic, the drive from Miami Airport to Brickell takes around 15 to 25 minutes and since both Uber and Lyft work on a dynamic pricing model the price will range from $20 to $25 depending on the duration and demand for the platform in the area.

Rideshare pickup zones at Miami International Airport are located just outside of the terminal on the arrivals floor (Level 1). When you go to select to be picked-up from the airport you’ll be asked to select your terminal and doors.

While both applications use GPS to find the nearest pick-up location, it’s worth double checking the location just to be sure. In our case we opted to be picked up from Terminal E Arrivals – Door 9-10 Lower.

Once you head out into the concourse you’ll be able to check the location you provided the driver on Uber or Lyft with those both inside the terminal and outside the terminal (on the pillars)

⏱️ Time: 12 minutes
💵 Cost: $15 – $50
💻 Reserve Taxi: Hoppa

Taxi stands are located outside of the arrivals floor (Level 1) at Miami Airport and are able to take you to Brickell. However, unlike rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, these taxis run on a metre with the minimum fare being $15 and the total cost to Brickell costing $50 on average.

For a long time I’ve been told that Uber and Lyft is significantly cheaper when compared to traditional taxis. However, I’ve never tested that theory for myself and wanted to do just that during a trip to Miami – and it’s safe to say, nobody was lying when they told me that!

A journey estimated to cost me just $22 with Lyft cost over $60 with a metered taxi just like this one from Miami Cruise Port to Miami Airport. So while the temptation of jumping straight into a cab after a long flight is often incredibly high, personally, I don’t think the extra costs are worthwhile.

⏱️ Time: 15 – 25 minutes
💵 Cost: $30 – $50
💻 Book Hire Car: Discover Cars

Another way to get from Miami Airport to Brickell is to rent a car. This option is good for travellers who want maximum flexibility and plan to drive a lot while in Miami or visit other destinations in South Florida.

You can pick up a rental car from the Rental Car Center at Miami Airport’s Central Station. To reach the Rental Car Center, you must take the free MIA Mover train, which is located on Level 3 of the airport between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.

Once you arrive at the Rental Car Center, there are more than a dozen car rental companies to choose from. The average price for a rental car in Miami can vary between $30 and $50 a day for a standard car.

Getting from Miami Airport to Brickell by rental car takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. You will also want to allow extra time for getting to the Rental Car Center and picking up your vehicle.

⏱️ Time: 35 minutes
💵 Cost: $2.25
💻 Buy Bus Tickets: Omio

The most cost-effective way to get from Miami Airport to Brickell is through public transportation. This method costs just $2.25.

To start, you will need to take the free MIA Mover train, which is located on Level 3 of the airport between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. This train runs directly to Central Station in just a few minutes.

From Central Station, you will need to purchase a ticket to ride the Metrorail, Miami’s rapid transit train system. It costs $2.25 for a single ride and $5.65 for an unlimited one-day ticket.

To get to Brickell, take the Orange Line train towards Dadeland South and get off at the Brickell station. The entire journey should take around 35 minutes, making this a budget-efficient option for travellers who don’t mind spending a little extra time to reach Brickell.

⏱️ Time: 15 – 25 minutes
💵 Cost: $20
💻 Book Hire Car: Discover Cars

One final way to get from Miami International Airport to Brickell is with a private car service. You can arrange a private car pickup in advance of your arrival at the airport (I recommend using the price comparison website Hoppa) Private cars pick up on the arrivals floor (Level 1) of the airport outside the baggage claim area.

The cost of a private car service can be as low as $20, making it comparable to an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. However, you will need to book a private car in advance, as opposed to being able to arrange a ride on the spot like you can with a rideshare app or a taxi.

Private car services can be a good option for larger groups or travellers with a lot of luggage. If you have a large group, then booking a private shuttle can be more cost-effective than hiring multiple Ubers, Lyfts, or taxis. Depending on factors like the time of day and traffic, it can take anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes to get from Miami Airport to Brickell via private car service.