For MIA airport transportation, you can arrange the hotel’s complimentary shuttle, take a taxi or ride app, or connect to public transit through the Miami Intermodal Center. Confirm your chosen pickup plan before you leave the terminal.
- Hotel shuttle: Complimentary service to and from MIA; the schedule and pickup location are not specified.
- Taxi: Stands are outside baggage claim on the arrivals level; the airport sets a $15 minimum fare for trips starting there.
- Ride apps: Pickups are available on the first and second levels; check your app for the assigned door.
- Public transit: MIA Mover links the terminal complex with the Miami Intermodal Center, where transit connections are available.
How far is the hotel from MIA?
Miami Princess Hotel is about a 16-minute drive from Miami International Airport, according to the supplied route information. Walking is listed at about 122 minutes. You can use the hotel as a base for a broader one-day Miami route once you have settled in.
The hotel says it offers complimentary shuttle service to and from MIA, but does not specify a schedule or pickup point. Contact the hotel to confirm how to arrange the shuttle before relying on it for arrival or departure.
Taxi and rideshare options from the terminal
Taxis pick up outside baggage claim on MIA’s arrivals level, while ride-app pickups use designated areas on the first and second levels. For either option, follow the airport’s pickup directions rather than accepting an unsolicited offer inside the terminal.
MIA publishes metered taxi rates of $2.95 for the first 1/6 mile, $0.85 for each additional 1/6 mile up to one mile, and $0.55 for each additional 1/6 mile after that. Waiting time is charged at $0.40 per minute, or $24.00 per hour.
A $2.00 airport origination fee applies, and trips starting at the airport have a $15 minimum fare. Larger taxis, including SUVs and vans, have a 30 percent surcharge above the meter rate. Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available upon request, and the surcharge does not apply to those taxis when serving wheelchair users.
For a ride app, check the app for the designated pickup location and door number. MIA says pickups are available on both the first level (arrivals) and second level (departures). If you need a wheelchair-accessible taxi, request one through the airport’s stated process.
Using the airport station and Miami Intermodal Center
The MIA Mover connects the airport terminal complex with the Miami Intermodal Center, where you can access Metrobus, Metrorail and Tri-Rail connections. The MIA Mover is free, and the ride to the Intermodal Center takes two minutes.
From the terminals, follow the third-level moving walkways to the MIA Mover station, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages. EASY Card vending machines are located in the Miami Intermodal Center for purchasing public-transit fares.
MIA says the MIA Mover, Metrorail and Miami-Dade Transit buses are wheelchair-accessible. For a broader look at getting around after arrival, see this Miami public transport guide.
The hotel is about a five-minute drive from Miami Intermodal Center, based on the supplied route information. Miami Airport station and Miami International Airport station are listed separately in the route data, so check your specific transit connection before choosing a destination.
Planning your arrival and departure
Sort out your pickup before you exit the terminal: confirm the hotel shuttle details, or check the ride-app location and door in your app. If you choose a taxi, head to the designated stand outside baggage claim. MIA advises passengers to ignore transportation offers from solicitors inside the terminal.
For public transit, allow for the walk to the third-level MIA Mover station and its two-minute ride to the Miami Intermodal Center, then continue from the connection that suits your plans. The hotel lists its phone number as (305) 441-1862 if you need to confirm shuttle arrangements. For broader trip planning, you can also review Miami Princess Hotel.
Before you go: Transportation details can change, so check the official MIA site before you go.
FAQs
Does the hotel have an airport shuttle?
The hotel says it offers complimentary shuttle service to and from Miami International Airport. It does not specify the schedule or pickup location, so confirm those details with the hotel.
Where do taxis pick up at MIA?
Taxi stands are on the arrivals level outside the baggage-claim areas. MIA advises passengers to use those stands rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.
Where are ride-app pickups at Miami International Airport?
MIA lists ride-app pickups on the first level (arrivals) and second level (departures). Check your app for the designated location and door number.
How do you reach public transit from the airport?
Take the free MIA Mover from the terminal complex to the Miami Intermodal Center. Metrobus, Metrorail and Tri-Rail connections are available there.