How do I pay for the Miami Metro?

Payment options to ride Metrorail include contactless payment, EASY Card, EASY Ticket, and GO Miami-Dade Transit app. Cash is accepted for the purchase of an EASY Card or Ticket at all Ticket Vending Machines located at Metrorail stations and other locations.



Paying for the Miami Metrorail and Metrobus is highly modernized and user-friendly as of 2026. The most convenient method is using contactless payment directly at the fare gates or on the bus; you can simply tap any contactless-enabled Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card, or use digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. If you prefer a dedicated transit card, you can purchase an EASY Card or a paper EASY Ticket at ticket vending machines located in all Metrorail stations. These cards can be "reloaded" using the "GO Miami-Dade Transit" app. A major benefit of using these methods is the "daily fare cap"—once you spend a certain amount (currently $5.65), all subsequent rides that day are free. Note that cash is generally not accepted at Metrorail gates, though you can still use exact change on Metrobuses if you don't have a card or phone available.

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What are the fare costs to ride Miami-Dade Transit? The cost of a trip aboard Metrorail or Metrobus is $2.25 each way, or $5.65 for a 1-Day Pass. Metrorail and Metrobus transfers are now free. However, the transfer fee for Metrobus and Metrorail to an express Metrobus route will remain 95 cents.

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The City of Miami's free, air-conditioned trolley service runs on most of its 13 routes from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with reduced or no service on some routes on Sundays.

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Metromover is a free mass transit automated people mover train system operated by Miami-Dade Transit in Miami, Florida, United States. Metromover serves the Downtown Miami, Brickell, Park West and Arts & Entertainment District neighborhoods.

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By far the easiest and cheapest option, just hop on the the MIA Mover, an automated train system, from the airport to the Miami Intermodal Center, which is located nearby. The MIA Mover train station at the airport is located on the third level between the Dolphin and Flamingo Garages.

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A bell sounds when a car approaches the station. Metromover cars arrive frequently—every 90 seconds during rush hours and every 3 minutes during off-peak hours. When a car arrives at your station, wait for the passengers to exit before you board. Hold on to a pole or handrail.

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The entire set of the beam, the bogies, the wheels, etc. is more complex and expensive for a monorail. Monorail requires a lot of stuff around the beam, often made of expensive rare metals, with a lot more maintenance. Monorail beam itself must be built and maintained to high specifications.

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Where to go for a walk: As a Walker's Paradise, there are no shortages of places to walk around downtown Miami. But a great way to take in the local businesses, architecture and art of the neighborhood is through the Self-Guided Downtown Miami Murals Tour.

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Stay in well-lit and populated areas, and avoid walking alone or carrying valuable items. Also, use a taxi or Uber instead of walking at night. It's extra important here to keep a close eye on your possessions at any time, as pickpockets can be lurking in the crowded downtown streets.

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