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Miami Airport Shuttle (FREE)

October 20, 2005 By Gus in Miami: Travel News | 41 Comments

South Beach Hotel Group offers free airport shuttle service from Miami International Airort (MIA) to and from any of their South Beach hotels. The hotels they provide transportation to include: Catalina, Chelsea, Chesterfield, Lilly Leon, Mercury, Shelley, and Whitelaw.

Here’s how the shuttle service works—After you arrive at the airport, go to the Top floor (Departures) Terminal G, and wait under the Hotel Shuttle sign. The shuttle bus departs every two hours.

Shuttle Schedule and Transportation Details

MIA to Hotel:
9am*, 11am*, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm

Chesterfield Hotel to MIA:
8am, 10am*, 12pm*, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm

* Excludes Wednesdays

Shuttle service is for Miami International Airport only and is available seven days a week.
Be ready to board. Vans cannot park at the shuttle stop for a long period of time. Wave down the driver if necessary. The vans are easily recognizable with a South Beach Hotel Group logo on the side.
Please make sure to schedule your return trip to the airport at least 6 hours before your departure time.

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41 Comments on

"Miami Airport Shuttle (FREE)"

Tiffany says:

Do you travel to the loft hotel for free as well?

Posted on 07/07/2009 at 8:54 PM

Gus says:

Hi, Tiffinay. No, the bus does not stop at the Loft Hotel. If you’re going to the Loft, the closest hotel the bus stops at is the Chesterfield, which is about 3 city blocks away.

Posted on 07/08/2009 at 5:15 AM

Kathy says:

Do you stop at Lowes South Beach Hotel?

Posted on 09/16/2009 at 8:09 AM

Gus says:

Hi, Kathy, the free shuttle is for South Beach Hotel Group customers (but that’s not to say you couldn’t tip the driver to drop you at the Loews).

If you decide to take a taxi, the flat rate from MIA to the Loews Hotel is $32.

Hope you have a great vacation!

Posted on 09/16/2009 at 8:17 AM

Nana says:

Does the shuttle stop at or near the Cavalier hotel in South Beach

Posted on 09/30/2009 at 1:45 PM

Gus says:

Nana, the Cavalier is located at 1320 Ocean Drive. The closest shuttle stop is approx. 5 blocks away at the Whitelaw Hotel, at 9th and Collins.

Posted on 10/01/2009 at 8:12 AM

Monica says:

Does the shuttle bus stop by 45th and collins

Posted on 11/22/2009 at 10:23 AM

Gus says:

Hi, Monica. No. The airport shuttle stops at 20th Street… However, the city bus can take you to 45th and Collins from 20th Street.

Posted on 11/22/2009 at 11:14 AM

Monica says:

Do you have to be staying in any of those hotels or anyone can ride the shuttle bus
Thanks

Posted on 11/22/2009 at 12:18 PM

Gus says:

Yes, the shuttle is for hotel guests, but there is no harm in asking the driver for a lift.

FYI, the flat rate for a taxi to Mid Miami Beach is around $40.

Posted on 11/22/2009 at 12:23 PM

mau says:

Hi, is there some stop near the Marseilles Hotel in the Collins? Thanks..

Posted on 02/16/2010 at 7:44 PM

Gus says:

Hi, Mau. The shuttle stops at the Catalina Hotel, which is across the street from the Marseilles.

Hope you have a great vacation!

Posted on 02/18/2010 at 5:31 PM

G says:

Is there a shuttle to the Courtyard Marriott? When boarding the bus, do we so a hotel receipt or something?

Posted on 02/22/2010 at 1:50 PM

Amanda says:

Does the shuttle stop at the Carlton Hotel? If not what is the closest stop to the Carlton hotel that the shuttle makes.

Posted on 03/15/2010 at 1:10 PM

Riley says:

do we have to have a hotel receipt to use the shuttle?

Posted on 03/16/2010 at 11:43 AM

Gg says:

hi do the shuttle stops at the shellbroune hotel if so do you have to have a recepit

Posted on 04/18/2010 at 9:39 AM

Jen says:

Do you go to 36th st on Collins Ave?

Posted on 06/08/2010 at 7:18 AM

Gus says:

Hi, Jen. No, the free shuttle only goes as far north as 20th and Collins. However, the Airport Flyer (city bus) goes past 36th and Collins. See the map:

http://forums.miamibeach411.com/general-travel-recreation/5553-public-transportation-miami-airport-just-got-cheaper.html

The Airport Flyer (Route 150) runs from about 6am to 11pm, seven days a week, and cost $2.35 each way.

Posted on 06/08/2010 at 7:29 AM

Mac says:

Gus - Other than the South Beach Group, are they other Free Hotel Shuttles? Looking on booking at trip in August. Thanks

Posted on 06/09/2010 at 10:14 AM

Shuttle says:

Wow this great! Does it go close to Ocean drive?

Posted on 07/01/2010 at 12:40 PM

Lina says:

does the shuttle bus go to colony hotel

Posted on 07/14/2010 at 12:53 PM

Ashley says:

if we were to stay at the Red South Hotel, are we aloud on this bus for free? or would we have to pay?

Posted on 05/14/2011 at 2:37 PM

Gus says:

Hi, Ashley. Red is not part of South Beach Hotel, so the answer is no, but If you were really needed to get from the Airport to the beach (and offered to give the driver a good tip) they may give you a ride.

Another option for cheap transportation is the Airport Flyer express bus.

The Airport Flyer makes traveling to or from Miami International Airport fast, easy and convenient. For just $2.35 each way, passengers can ride in style aboard 40-foot buses equipped with luggage racks and comfortable seating.

The bus runs every 30 minutes and provides express service from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The Airport Flyer travels between MIA and Miami Beach.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/rider_mia.asp

Hope this helps.

Gus

Posted on 05/14/2011 at 3:25 PM

Carol says:

What is the best and cheapest way to get from the Miami Airport to the Courtyard Marriott Oceanfront hotel at 3925 Collins Ave?

Posted on 06/20/2011 at 3:28 AM

Gus says:

Carol, the cheapest way to get from Miami Airport to the hotel is the Airport Flyer (Route 150) city bus. Service is available from 6am to 11pm, seven days a week. The route passes right in front of you hotel. There is a link to more information on comment #18 above.

Have a great vacation!

Posted on 06/20/2011 at 7:16 AM

jenny says:

JennyIf one is staying near the whitewall hotel can u still hop on this shuttle bus??????

Posted on 08/13/2011 at 2:19 PM

Gus says:

Hi, Jenny. The official answer is, no, but that’s not to say it’s never been done.

From my experience, driver’s are more inclined to not ask any questions, if you give them a tip.

If you decide to give it a try, please let us know how it goes.

Posted on 08/13/2011 at 3:44 PM

jeannette says:

Thanx so much for speedy response greatly appreciated,will let u know if I decide to go that route if not play it safe n take public bus…..jenny

Posted on 08/13/2011 at 5:13 PM

aaron wright says:

does the bus stop at the cavalier hotel

Posted on 11/16/2012 at 3:46 PM

MAURICE CORMIER says:

Can you please advise the best bus route from MIA Airport to Collins Hotel” Thanks - going on Feb 27/13

Posted on 02/17/2013 at 1:31 PM

barbara says:

Does the shuttle go to red south beach hotel?

Posted on 02/25/2015 at 9:56 PM

IdelenaJ says:

Hello Which of the hotels (south beach hotels) the shuttle drops you off in front? I will be traveling with my family. South beach has beautiful hotels, but before I book I need to know which hotel will be closer for the shuttle to drop us off.

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Posted on 05/09/2015 at 4:05 PM

Danielle says:

How late does the bus run? My flight wont be there till 1230am but we are staying at the south beach hotel.

Posted on 06/01/2015 at 7:07 PM

Josie says:

Hi,
What would the closet stop by if going to the Seaside Apartment Hotels? Thank you! What is the earliest time the shuttle picks up on a Saturday?

Posted on 07/25/2015 at 4:17 PM

kabah says:

How is the cheapest way to get to the surfcomber a kimpton hotel. do the shutter go near there.

Posted on 08/04/2015 at 12:55 PM

Denise says:

Do u drip off close to the coloney hotel and where do we find u at the miami airport???

Posted on 10/24/2015 at 7:13 PM

Kong xiong says:

Does this free ride go from Miami airport to seaside apartment hotels? And if so, is it a straight shot there or will the driver tell us when we get there?

Posted on 02/15/2016 at 5:20 AM

Rachel says:

Is this shuttle still running?

Posted on 03/01/2016 at 9:00 AM

odette says:

is this bus still running?. I am going to Miami on the 28th of april and stayiong at the albion hotel is any one of the hotels close to that one. and if so which one. I don’t mind giving a good tip .

Posted on 04/14/2016 at 7:09 AM

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