Travel

Arriving by Air

There are two main airports for the Miami region:  the Miami International Airport (MIA), and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Miami International Airport (Recommended Option)

MIA is the closer option and is connected to the University of Miami campus by the Metrorail. It is about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic).

Metrorail

  • Metrorail is the most affordable choice for getting to the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus from MIA. A single ticket costs $2.25. For more Metrorail information, go to https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrorail.page
  • From MIA Metrorail station take Metrorail Orange Line to University Metrorail station for the UM Coral Gables Campus

Taxicabs and SuperShuttle

Taxicabs are located on the arrival (ground) level of the airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. Wheelchair accessible taxis are also available upon request. 

Below are two options for taxi rates (includes $2.00 airport origination fee):

  • Metered Fares: $4.50 for the first 1/6 mile and $.40 each additional 1/6 mile, which equals to $6.90 for the first mile and $2.40 for each additional mile. Waiting time is $.40 per minute.
  • Flat Rate from MIA to the University of Miami is approximately $25.

Tipping is customary in the United States. When it comes to tipping, we recommend $2.00 per bag.

Public Transportation

Ride-hailing

  • Uber and Lyft are available.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

FLL is about 45 minutes away from campus by car (depending on traffic), and does not have easy connections to campus via public transportation.

Metrorail

  1. From the FLL airport take the Tri-Rail shuttle to Tri-Rail Dania Beach station.
  2. From Tri-Rail Dania Beach station take Tri-Rail South to the Metrorail Transfer station. 
  3. From the Metrorail Transfer station take the Metrorail Green Line to University Metrorail station for the UM Coral Gables Campus.

Taxicabs and SuperShuttle

Taxicabs and SuperShuttle (305-871-2000) vans are available only on the arrival (ground) level of the airport, outside of the baggage claim areas. Please be sure to go to the designated Taxi and Shuttle stands and speak with a uniformed staff member for assistance. Fares from FLL to the University of Miami will cost approximately $85-$110 and depending on traffic could take from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.  Tipping is customary in the United States. When it comes to tipping, we recommend $2.00 per bag.

Ride-hailing

  • Uber and Lyft are available.

Getting to the Miami Coral Gables Campus