How to Get to South Beach from Miami Airport (No Train)
No train crosses the bay — here is how the rail and bus fit together.
There is no train to Miami Beach. Take Metrorail to Government Center, then a Metrobus over the causeway — or, from the airport, the direct 150 Miami Beach Airport Express.
There is no Metrorail or Metromover to Miami Beach — no rail line crosses Biscayne Bay. The train gets you to downtown; a Metrobus finishes the trip.
Overview
This is the honest answer everyone needs: there is no train to Miami Beach. No Metrorail or Metromover line crosses Biscayne Bay, so South Beach cannot be reached by rail. The train still does most of the work, though. From the airport, the 150 Miami Beach Airport Express runs straight to South Beach. From anywhere on Metrorail, ride to Government Center and change to a Metrobus over the MacArthur Causeway. Every leg is the flat $2.25 fare, and the bus-to-rail transfer is free when you tap the same EASY Card.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Miami International Airport | 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus, direct |
| Downtown (Government Center) | 120 Beach MAX or 119 (S) bus over the causeway |
| Brickell / Metrorail | Metrorail to Government Center, then the 120/119 bus |
Step by step
Take Metrorail to Government Center (or start there).
Leave the station and follow signs for the Metrobus bays.
Board the 120 Beach MAX or 119 (S) across the MacArthur Causeway to South Beach — or, from the airport, the 150 Airport Express direct.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Is there a train from Miami airport to South Beach?
No. No rail crosses to Miami Beach. The 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus runs direct from the airport; otherwise take Metrorail to Government Center and a Metrobus over the causeway.
How much does it cost to get to South Beach?
The flat $2.25 Metrorail/Metrobus fare per ride, and the bus-to-rail transfer is free when you tap the same EASY Card.
How long does it take to South Beach from downtown?
About 30–40 minutes by bus over the MacArthur Causeway, traffic depending.
Where can I see more places to visit?
See all Miami attractions near Metrorail.