There are 6 ways to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 2600 train
best- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southboundtrain 2600
30 min$3Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Islandcar 7.4 mi
11 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Miami International Airport to Bayside Marketplacebus Miami to Orlando
45 min$26–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Islandtaxi 7.4 mi
11 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Miami-MIA to Watson Island7.4 mi
11 min$45–60Line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Macarthur Cy & Watson Islandbus 20
1h 6m$3
Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Miami International Airport and arriving at Bayside Marketplace. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island. However, there are services departing from Miami International Airport and arriving at Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southbound via Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Miami Airport (MIA) and Watson Island is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island without a car is to line 2600 train which takes 30 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 30 min to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island, including transfers.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island bus services, operated by Jet Set Express, depart from Miami International Airport station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island train services, operated by Miami Dade Transit, depart from Miami Airport Station.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island is to line 2600 train which takes 30 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $35 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Miami Airport (MIA), USA and Watson Island, Miami-Dade County, FL, USA?
Miami Dade Transit operates a train from Miami Airport Station to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Jet Set Express operates a bus from Miami International Airport to Bayside Marketplace once daily. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- 305-891-3131
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
Train from Miami Airport Station to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
- Schedules at
- World Cup Info: Miami Dade Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (+1) 407 649 4994
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jet Set Express
Bus from Miami International Airport to Bayside Marketplace
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Jet Set Express
- Schedules at
- Jet Set Express
- Book at
- Jet Set Express
- Adult
- $26–35
- Phone
- 305-891-3131
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Macarthur Cy & Watson Island
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
- Schedules at
- World Cup Info: Miami Dade Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Miami-MIA to Watson Island
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Miami Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 786-705-9722
- Website
- miayellowtaxi.com
South Beach Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 305-333-7589
- Website
- southbeachyellowtaxicab.com
Taxi Miami
- Phone
- +1 786-366-6111
- Website
- taximiami.net
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island bus services, operated by Jet Set Express, arrive at Bayside Marketplace station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island train services, operated by Miami Dade Transit, arrive at Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Watson Island.
There are 4318+ hotels available in Watson Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Miami Airport (MIA) and Watson Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

