Trains from and to Miami Airport

Miami International Airport is efficiently connected to Miami and its surrounding areas via the Metrorail and Tri-Rail train networks. Although MIA does not have an on-site railway station, it is directly linked to Miami Central Station (MCS), the main hub of the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC). As a result, train transfers from Miami Airport are among the most popular options for travelers seeking fast, reliable, and affordable transportation.

Miami Airport Metrorail

The Orange Metrorail Line departs from Miami Central Station and serves Allapattah, Santa Clara, Historic Overtown, Government Center, Brickell, University, and South Miami. Passengers traveling toward Brownsville, Hialeah, or the Palmetto area must change to the Green Line at Earlington Heights Station, which is the first stop after Miami International Airport.

Overall, the Orange Line is the most convenient option for traveling from Miami Airport to downtown Miami and accessing most of the city’s attractions, while the Green Line mainly serves northern areas of the city.

Our Tip: Free Wi-Fi is available onboard Metrorail trains.

The Schedule of Miami Airport Metrorail

Both the Orange and Green Lines operate daily from 05:00 am to midnight. However, service frequency varies:

* Weekdays: Every 10–15 minutes (every 30 minutes from 08:00 pm to 12:00 am)
* Saturdays & Sundays:
  – Green Line: Every 30 minutes
  – Orange Line: Every 15 minutes

Please note that on weekends, the Orange Line operates only between Miami Intermodal Center and Earlington Heights Station.

Miami Airport Tri-Rail

Tri-Rail is the commuter rail service connecting Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County. It is also the train that links Miami International Airport with Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. Tri-Rail services also depart from Miami Central Station.

The Schedule of Miami Airport Tri-Rail

* Weekdays: 04:15 am – 09:40 pm
  – Frequency: Every 20–30 minutes during peak hours, every 40–60 minutes off-peak

* Weekends: 05:17 am – 09:42 pm
  – Frequency: Every 60 minutes

Where Is the Railway Station at Miami Airport?

Miami Airport does not have an in-terminal train station. Instead, Miami Central Station is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the airport terminals.

The airport’s automated people mover, MIA Mover, provides direct transfers between the terminals and the railway station. MIA Mover operates 24/7, is free of charge, and reaches Miami Central Station in about 4 minutes.

To access MIA Mover, passengers should go to Level 3 of the terminals, between the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages, and follow the signs to the MIA Mover Station.

Miami Airport Train Ticket Fares and Prices

Metrorail Fares

* One-way ticket: 2.25$ / 2.10€
* Discounted fare (seniors, passengers with disabilities, etc.): 1.10$ / 1€

You can pay your Metrorail fare using one of the following methods:

* Contactless payment at the fare gates
* EASY Card or EASY Ticket
* Go Miami-Dade Transit App

Important: Cash payments are not accepted at Metrorail fare gates.

Tri-Rail Fares

Tri-Rail ticket prices depend on the number of zones traveled. The Tri-Rail network is divided into 6 zones:

1 Zone: 2.50$ / 2.30€ (One-way) – 5$ / 4.67€ (Round-trip)
2 Zones: 3.75$ / 3.50€ – 7.50$ / 7€
3 Zones: 5$ / 4.67€ – 10$ / 9.30€
4 Zones: 6.25$ / 5.83€ – 12.50$ / 11.66€
5 Zones: 7.50$ / 7€ – 15$ / 14€
6 Zones: 8.75$ / 8.16€ – 17.50$ / 16.30€

Tri-Rail tickets can be purchased using an EASY Card or from ticket kiosks and vending machines at Miami Central Station. Please note that ticket offices are closed on weekends and public holidays. Tickets cannot be purchased onboard the train.

Our Tip 1: EASY Cards must be validated before boarding the train.

Our Tip 2: On weekends and public holidays, Tri-Rail offers discounted fares, including a daily pass priced at 5$ / 4.67€.

Our Tip 3: Children aged 5–12, seniors, and passengers with disabilities are eligible for reduced fares.

EASY Cards and EASY Tickets

EASY Cards are rechargeable cards valid for Metrorail, Metrobus, and Tri-Rail services. They have a 20-year validity and cost 2$ / 1.87€. EASY Cards can be purchased online or from station ticket offices and vending machines. Cash payments are accepted only at vending machines.

EASY Tickets are free, valid for 60 days, and can be loaded with a 1-day pass, a 7-day pass, or up to 40$ / 37€.

Using contactless payments, EASY Cards, or EASY Tickets allows free transfers between Metrorail, Metrobus, and Metromover services. However:

* Metrorail → Express Bus: +0.95$ / 0.89€
* Metrorail → Tri-Rail: +1.20$ / 1.12€

If you pay in cash, the full fare is charged and free transfers are not available.