13 of the best · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida
Getting to and Around Miami
MIA and Fort Lauderdale airports, Metrorail, the Metromover, Brightline, Tri-Rail, the Miami Beach Trolley, taxis and rideshare.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Miami.
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The main gateway
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami’s main international airport, linked by the MIA Mover to Metrorail, Tri-Rail and the Rental Car Center.
2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142Explore View on map
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Downtown with no fare
Metromover
An automated people mover with 21 stations on three loops, running 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with no fare.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Airports 3
Arriving.
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The northern alternative
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Broward County’s airport, about 30 miles north of Miami, with a Brightline connector shuttle and a shuttle to Tri-Rail.
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Fly direct to Key West
Key West International Airport (EYW)
Key West’s airport, served by Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, JetBlue and United.
3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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The main gateway
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami’s main international airport, linked by the MIA Mover to Metrorail, Tri-Rail and the Rental Car Center.
2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142Explore View on map
Rail & Metromover 4
Trains and people movers.
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North to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando
Brightline: MiamiCentral
Brightline’s downtown station, with intercity trains north towards Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.
600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33136Explore View on map
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Downtown with no fare
Metromover
An automated people mover with 21 stations on three loops, running 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with no fare.
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Rail across Miami-Dade
Metrorail
Miami-Dade’s elevated rail, with links to Brightline and Tri-Rail and contactless payment.
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Commuter trains to Palm Beach
Tri-Rail
Commuter rail from Miami International Airport north through Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach County.
Local buses & trolleys 6
Hop around.
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Across the state by coach
Bus between Miami and Naples: Greyhound and FlixBus
Greyhound and FlixBus run coaches from Naples to Miami and other Florida cities.
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Straight across the state
Driving from Miami to Naples
The quickest way is to drive straight across the state on I-75 (Alligator Alley): about 2½ hours without stops, depending on traffic. The Tamiami Trail (US 41) is the slower, scenic route through the Everglades.
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Car-free Key West
Getting around Key West
Old Town is easy on foot or by bike; the free Duval Loop bus was suspended in January 2026.
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By fast ferry from Fort Myers Beach
Key West Express ferry
A high-speed catamaran from Fort Myers Beach to Key West Bight.
100 Grinnell Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map
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Walk or cycle the whole beach
The Miami Beach Beachwalk
A nine-mile oceanfront promenade from South Pointe Park to 87th Street, connecting on to Surfside and Bal Harbour.
Uber and Lyft are widely available; taxis run on the meter. Traffic is heavy at rush hour, especially on the causeways.
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