Metrorail Orange Line connects the airport directly to downtown Miami.

About Downtown Miami / Brickell

Downtown Miami and Brickell together form one of America's fastest-growing urban cores, a forest of glass towers rising along Biscayne Bay that has transformed Miami from a beach town into a global financial center. Brickell, dubbed the 'Manhattan of the South,' houses the headquarters of major international banks, law firms, and the Brickell City Centre luxury shopping complex with its climate-controlled open-air architecture.

Downtown Miami anchors the cultural side with the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, both on Museum Park overlooking the bay. The adjacent Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts hosts the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera. Bayfront Park, stretching along the waterfront, hosts the Ultra Music Festival and other major events.

The neighborhood serves as the gateway to several iconic Miami experiences: the free Metromover people-mover system loops through downtown offering elevated views, while bayside restaurants and the Marketplace at Bayside provide waterfront dining and shopping. The Port of Miami, the world's busiest cruise port, is visible across the MacArthur Causeway, and the colorful murals of Wynwood Walls are a short ride north.

Nearby Landmarks

Pérez Art Museum (PAMM) Brickell City Centre Bayfront Park Frost Museum of Science

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $20-28
Time 15-25 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $15-25
Time 15-25 minutes

Level 1 arrivals, designated rideshare area

Train (Metrorail Orange Line)

Cost $2
Time 15 minutes
Frequency Every 10-15 minutes, 5 AM - midnight

Step-by-Step Directions

Take MIA Mover from any terminal to MIA Metrorail Station. Ride Orange Line to Government Center (downtown) or Brickell.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $20-28 15-25 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $15-25 15-25 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train $2 15 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The Metrorail operates until approximately midnight. After that, taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available 24 hours at MIA. Flat fare from MIA to downtown is approximately $22 by taxi (metered may vary). Downtown and Brickell have active nightlife with bars and clubs open until 5:00 AM, particularly in the Mary Brickell Village area and along Biscayne Boulevard. Late-night Uber to the airport costs $15-25.

Luggage Tips

The MIA Mover (free people mover) connects the airport to the Metrorail station — it is modern and luggage-friendly. The Metrorail has open floor space for bags. Downtown/Brickell hotels are typically high-rises with elevator access and bellman service. If visiting Bayside Marketplace with bags, there are no lockers; visit after dropping luggage. The Metromover is free but has limited space during rush hour.

Accessibility

Miami International Airport is fully ADA-compliant. The MIA Mover, Metrorail, and Metromover are all wheelchair accessible with elevators and designated spaces. Downtown Miami and Brickell have wide, flat sidewalks with consistent curb cuts. PAMM and the Frost Museum are fully accessible. The Metromover provides free, accessible transportation throughout the downtown loop. Most downtown hotels exceed ADA standards.