Transit & Mobility
Getting around Downtown Miami keeps getting easier. No matter where you’re headed or if you prefer to get there by land or by sea, by car or by bike, there are options for you.
Public Transportation Options
The Tri-Rail commuter system in South Florida is 72 miles long, has 19 stations, and operates along the South Florida Rail Corridor, linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. With the newest stop in Downtown Miami, at Miami Central, Tri-Rail now connects an urbanized area of approximately six million people. View more information including routes, hours of operation, and pricing here: https://www.tri-rail.com/
Metrorail
The 25-mile elevated rapid transit system has 23 accessible stations, providing easy access for riders across Miami-Dade County, with direct service to Downtown Miami and the Miami International Airport, among others. View more information, including routes, hours of operation, and pricing. Miami-Dade Transit also has a helpful app, the MDT Tracker, that will help you plan your trip and give you real-time information on transit services in the Greater Miami area.
Metromover
Everybody rides free on this fully-automated, electrically powered transportation system that runs from 5am to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 5am to 2am Friday and Saturday. You can connect with Metrorail at the Government Center and Brickell stations and with Metrobus at various locations throughout Downtown.
Designed to intersect with Metrorail and Metromover, the Metrobus system serves all major shopping, entertainment and cultural centers, as well as major hospitals and schools.
Ten different routes will take you around the City of Miami for free, seven days a week. Use the Biscayne and Brickell routes to get around Downtown. View more information, including route maps, hours of operation and track your trolley with up-to-the minute arrival and departure times here: Trolley-Tracker
Alternative Transportation Options
As the only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system in the United States, Brightline is here to connect you with the people, places and new experiences that South Florida has to offer. Brightline provides high-end express service connecting Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. Brightline blends premium train travel and hospitality to make your ride an experience like no other. View more information including routes, hours of operation, and pricing here: https://www.gobrightline.com/
Miami’s bike sharing and rental system allows locals and visitors a fun, efficient and convenient transportation option to get around town. Feel the breeze in your hair as you roll down the streets saving money and skipping traffic. Download the Citi Bike Miami App.
The Downtown Circulator is a free, all electric, fixed-route transit service designed to enhance connectivity and improve mobility throughout and links residents, businesses, tourists, and students to several key destinations, including Bayside Marketplace, Brightline Miami Central Station, Kaseya Center, Miami Worldcenter, Government Center, Publix, and eleven (11) Metromover stations. For more information, including route and hours of operation, click here: https://ridefreebee.com/service-areas/miami-dda-circulator
Looking for free, fun, eco-friendly rides around town? Flag down “The FreeBee” and enjoy the free life! The FreeBee is more than just a ride — It’s an experience! Tips keep us buzzing. Download the Ride FreeBee App and request a ride.
Lyft
No matter where you end up, count on Lyft for rides in minutes. The Lyft app matches you with friendly local drivers at the tap of a button. Just request and go. After the ride, simply pay through your phone. Download the Lyft app.
Whether you’re headed to work, or out on the town, Uber connects you with a reliable ride in minutes. One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go. And payment is completely cashless. Download the Uber app.
Water Taxi
In need of a different and relaxing commute? Catch a water taxi and skim across the clear blue waves. With routes between Bayside Marketplace, Miami River, Key Biscayne and Miami Beach, tourists and locals can easily get back and forth between Downtown Miami and the surrounding communities.
ZipCar
Zipcar is a viable alternative to traditional rental or car ownership. Drive a car by the hour or day with gas and insurance included. Choose from hybrids to convertibles, SUV’s to luxury vehicles and drive it only when you need it.
Parking in Downtown Miami
From open lots to garages and onstreet parking to curbside valet, Downtown Miami has plenty of options for parking your vehicle.
The Miami Parking Authority has over 34,000 parking spaces under its management, you can easily manage common tasks online via their website, miamiparking.com. From there you can find parking, pay by phone, secure monthly permits, rent parking meters and find details on parking for sporting and special events.
Please note this map does not include the private parking options available.
Garages
G1 Courthouse Center - 40 NW 3 St
G2 Cultural Center Garage - 90 SW 1 St
G3 College Station Garage - 190 NE 3 St
G4 Convention Center Garage - 100 SE 2 St
G5 Miami-Dade Cultural Center - 50 NW 2 Ave
G6 Flagler Building - 140 W Flagler St (Enter via SW 1 St)
Closed Saturday and Sunday
G7 Hickman Garage (Garage 5) - 270 NW 2 St
Closed Saturday and Sunday
G8 Overtown Transit Village - 701 NW 1 Ct
Closed Saturday and Sunday