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on Miami, Florida. Miami International Airport, airport code MIA, is the main
airport for the Miami area. Another airport near Miami is the Fort
Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport or FLL. FLL is located 30 miles
from downtown Miami which is about an hour drive. In this Airport guide we will
cover Miami International Airport and its ground transportation options only
You can find more information on both airports on our website hipfig.com
Miami International Airport has 3 terminals each with three levels. The
Central Terminal is the main terminal. On level one you'll find arrivals and
baggage claim, on level two you'll find ticketing, check-in and departures , on
level three you'll find the moving walkways which transport you from one
terminal to another as well as from the central terminal to the MIA mover
station which takes you to Miami Central Station. For public transportation and
the rental car center. Above the North Terminal in Concourse D. There's a sky
train that runs only in concourse D and it's four stations within the concourse
Once you disembark the plane at Miami International Airport, domestic
passengers and passengers from Canada who have gone through U.S. Immigration
and Customs in Canada through preclearance should follow the signs to
the main terminal and walk to baggage claim on level one. Ground transportation
is available immediately outside the baggage claim area on the first level
Arriving international passengers should follow the signs to US Customs and
Border Protection's passport control. Miami International Airport uses
automated passport control kiosks and manned counters in immigration to help
speed up the process. After clearing immigration proceed to
collect your bags and clear us customs. If Miami is not your final destination
and you have a connecting flight after clearing customs, drop your bags at the
inner line lobby belt directly outside U.S. Customs. You must do this to recheck
your bags for your connecting flight. If Miami is your final destination once you
clear customs and if you are at customs D in the North Terminal, after exiting
U.S. Customs you'll be on the first level of north terminal D. If you are at
customs J in the South Terminal after exiting U.S. Customs you'll be on the
third level of the South Terminal J. To find ground transportation take the
elevator to the first level. You can find private pickup taxis and super shuttles
on level one at all terminals. Go to designated taxi and shuttle stands that
are located on first level curbside outside of the baggage claim area. There
you'll find uniformed staff members to help you. Tip: please do not accept offers
of transportation from people inside the terminal. Look for uniformed airport
employees with MIA ID badges only. Here's another tip:there are two types
of taxis: metered and flat fee to certain zones including Miami Beach and Coral
Gables. Ask at the taxi stand if you want a flat fee taxi. Please check on hipfig.com
hipfig.com for the links for more details for rates and fees for Super Shuttle and
taxis. Hotels shuttle pickup areas are located outside on level 2 of the
airport. Please follow signs or check with your hotel. Tip: it's a good idea to
have your hotel number on hand in case your transportation does not arrive. The
moving walkway at level 3 connects all terminals outside the security area. The
moving walkway will also take you from Central Terminal to the MIA mover
station and the MIA Mover station will take you to
Miami Central Station for public transportation and the rental car center
Tip: if you need US currency for immediate needs there are foreign
currency exchange booths located throughout the Miami International
Airport. There's one located at the MIA Mover station. Take the MIA Mover train
to MIA Central Station from the third-level. Metro bus, Metro Rail and
Tri-rail airport connections are located in the Miami Central Station third level
Important tip: you'll need an easy card pass to ride on public transport. To
purchase your fare, easy card vending machines are located in the
entrance of the Miami Central Station at Miami Central Station. You can catch the
Metro Rail. Metro Rail is a cheap and fast way to get into Miami
Check with your hotel for the nearest stop near them. You can take the Green
Line if you're traveling to Palmetto, Hialeah, Tri-Rail, Northside, Dr. Martin
Luther King jr. , or Brownsville stations Take the orange line if you're traveling
to Dadeland north, south Miami, University, Douglas Road, Coconut Grove, Biscayne,
Brickell, Government Center, Historic Overtown. Lyric theatre, Homer, Silver Civic
Center, Santa Clara or Earling Heights station. Metro Rail trains depart every
30 minutes. Another economical choice is the Metro
bus. The Metro bus provides service throughout Miami-Dade County. Many buses
intersect with Metro Rail and Metro mover. The following routes serve the airport
bus route number 37, 42, 57, J, 150 Miami Beach Airport Express, and the east-west
connection. If you are staying in a Miami Beach area
hotel consider taking the Miami Beach bus for a cheap ride to your hotel. The
bus will take you to Miami Beach from 41st Street to Southpoint Drive. Check
with your hotel for the nearest stop to them. the bus stops are located at the
MIA Metro Rail Station and are located on the ground level. Buses pick up
passengers on the west side. If you're renting a car, the Miami International
Airport rental car center is also located at the MIA Mover Central
Station. All major rental car companies are located in the MIA rental car
center. s=Smaller rental car companies arelocated in close proximity to the MIA
Airport. Some smaller companies upon request will pick up passengers right outside
the lobby of the rental car center There's also a taxi stand available here
Tip: parking can't be expensive in Miami but there are many parking lots street
parking and parking garages available. Ror a complete list go to the Miami
parking authority website or find the link on hipfig.com. Very few parking places
have meters. They are online and require an app like Pay by Phone. Download the app to
your phone for ease before or after you park. At Miami International Airport
Wi-Fi service is available on the MIA Wi-Fi network. Access to websites for
airlines hotels, rental car companies, the Greater Miami Convention, and Visitors
Bureau, and by airport in the miami-dade county are complimentary. Miami
International Airport has made great efforts to welcome visitors to Miami and
make traveling easier. they are continuously improving their facilities
to make it more pleasant for travelers
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