Miami, Florida / Public Transportation and more

Public transportation in south Florida has come a long way in recent years. This is great for visitors and residents alike. Getting to different areas of south Florida has become easier for travelers like us, and this is a great boost for persons looking to relocate to the area or sell. I recently discovered a new Miami real estate resource, which I love. This site is well-designed, easy to use, and an overall fabulous source for real estate information.

Following are a few of the many public transportation options available in Miami. You can find more details on the Miami-Dade transportation site.

Beautiful view at South Beach!

Miami Beach Airport Express

The Miami Beach Airport Express runs every 30 minutes and provides express service from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m., seven days a week, between the Miami International Airport Metrorail station and Miami Beach (with stops from 41st Street to South Pointe Drive). The cost is $2.25 one-way, and it takes less than 30 minutes to get to the area around Collins Ave.

Tri-Rail

The Tri-rail system offers transportation from as far south as the Miami airport, and north to Mangonia Park, which is just north of West Palm Beach airport. Commuter Connectors provide free shuttle service to and from select Tri-Rail stations, such as FLL and WPB airports, Boca Raton, and more. Visit the "Free Tri-Rail Commuter Connectors" tab on the Tri-Rail page for shuttle service schedules.

Tri-Rail route map

When we took the rail from FLL to MIA in 2016, the trip took less than 45 minutes. The rail schedule shows that it takes just under two hours to travel the entire length of the route, which is pretty similar to the length of time it would take to drive by car. 

Brightline

I am excited about the new passenger rail system, which is coming to Miami. The new station [MiamiCentral] currently under development in the Government Center District of downtown Miami will include residences, as well. The real estate link above provides information about many different properties in downtown Miami.

Brightline currently offers express service between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Service to Orlando is in the plan after the Miami portion is completed.

Metromover route map

Downtown Miami 

There is no charge to ride the Metromover downtown. The inner loop and the outer loop (Omni and Brickell) operate seven days a week. The full schedule and stop details can be found under the transportation tab on the Miami-Dade site.

Metrorail and Metrobus

Metrorail and Metrobus serve all of the aforementioned areas and beyond. Metrorail includes the Orange and Green Lines. The Green Line travels as far northwest as Palmetto, and the farthest south stop for the Orange Line is Dadeland South. Metrobus goes into Broward County to the north, and there is limited service as far south as the Keys.

Misc.

Uber is available in the Miami area, along with taxicabs, hired drivers, and rental cars.