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Miami Beach Transportation

The Miami Beach Convention Center is conveniently located only 14 miles from Miami International Airport and 6 miles from the Port of Miami. The Center is accessible from major interstate highways, including I-195 and I-395.

Airport Transportation

Miami International Airport

With SuperShuttle.com, transportation from Miami International Airport can be booked in advance and offer a guaranteed, worry-free ride to any destination. SuperShuttle fits the needs of any traveler with shared-ride, non-stop, black car or SUV service.


Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is only around 40 minutes away (depending on traffic) by shuttle and the rates are often better.



Public Parking near the Convention Center

Parking for all vehicles is available at the Convention Center parking garage locations on 17th Street and 18th Street, one block from the MBCC, as well as in the Convention Center Garage on 20th Street and Washington Avenue. Attendee parking is subject to space availability and charged at the prevailing rates. Valet parking is available at the prevailing rates. Parking (Disability-Accessible) N/C with I.D. # Parking (Attendees and Exhibitors) $2.00/hour or $15 (flat rate) Valet Parking $30.00/vehicle (no in/out privileges).

Local transportation

Local Shuttle MapMiami Beach offers public transportation and private solutions to facilitate guests’ and attendees’ arrivals and departures from the MBCC to hotels, restaurants, area attractions and more.

The South Beach Local: The South Beach Local is a compact blue trolley that exclusively operates throughout South Beach from 8am – 1am (daily), with a riding fee of only 25 cents. Used by residents and tourists alike, The South Beach Local offers multiple stops, detailed routes and a consistent schedule throughout South Beach’s 23-block radius. The South Beach Local trolley facilitates pick-up and drop-off for attendees to nearby hotels, restaurants and attractions.
South Beach Shuttle Information and Map

Taxis: Taxi meters start at $2.50 but can vary, and tipping is expected. Taxis may not be the most cost-effective solution, but should be considered as support to attendees and guests who will need to travel off of Miami Beach. Visit www.taxifarefinder.com to learn more.

Ride Share Apps: Uber Pool and Lyft Line allow ride-sharing with other passengers, significantly cutting costs in exchange for a slightly longer drive. Most attendees already have these apps on their phones, but Uber and Lyft apps can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store (for Apple devices) or the Google Play Apps Store (for Android devices). Include ride share apps as options on your Transportation Plan to offer attendees and guests the most flexibility for exploring South Florida.

Text for a Swoop Ride: Swoop is a pioneer in the green transportation industry in Miami Beach, offering a free ride program to the community. Attendees can simply text their location to 305.900.6367 to arrange a Swoop ride. Include Swoop Ride as an option on your Transportation Plan to offer attendees and guests the most flexibility for exploring South Florida. Visit www.theswoopride.com to learn more.

Download the Freebee Ride App: Freebee offers FREE eco-friendly rides throughout South Beach and Mid Beach. The City of Miami Beach partnered with Freebee to offer a  FREE  On-Demand Transit (ODT) service to riders throughout Mid Beach. This ODT service will provide first/last mile service to and from the existing Miami Beach Trolley and Miami-Dade County Bus within the service area, as well as door-to-door service for trips originating and ending within the service area. This free Freebie service is available from 6:30 AM to 10 PM every Monday through Saturday, and from 8:30 AM to 10 PM on Sundays. Include the Freebie Ride App as an option on your Transportation Plan to offer attendees and guests the most flexibility for exploring South Florida. Visit the Freebie website to learn more.

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