Is the Miami Metro free?

MIAMI (WSVN) - Riders who use the Miami-Dade County Transit system are about to get free rides until the end of 2023. Starting Monday through Dec. 31, riders won't have to pay for the Metrobus or the Metrorail.



Whether the Miami Metro is free in 2026 depends entirely on which system you are using. The Metromover, an automated people mover serving Downtown Miami and Brickell, remains completely free for all users, including tourists. It is the most efficient way to travel between major landmarks like Bayside Marketplace and the Adrienne Arsht Center. However, the Metrorail (the elevated rapid transit system) and the Metrobus network are not free for the general public; a standard one-way fare currently costs $2.25. For visitors, the "pro" tip is to utilize the Miami Trolley systems, which are also free and cover many popular areas like Coconut Grove and the Design District. Additionally, the MetroConnect on-demand service offers subsidized shared rides starting at $3.75, with discounts if you are connecting to a rail or bus station. Always carry an EASY Card or use contactless "tap-to-pay" for the paid services, as cash is not accepted on most rail platforms.

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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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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.

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Miami-Dade Transit offers free fares through 2023, bus route changes – NBC 6 South Florida.

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The City of Miami Gardens Express is a free circulator serving 2 routes (A and B), Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The system currently has 1 trolley on each route. Look for the Green Miami Gardens Express stop signs throughout the city.

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Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all provide low-cost or free ways for you to get around Miami without splurging on taxis, rideshares or rental cars. Not only is public transit an excellent way to see the sights, it's also great for the environment and a smart way to avoid parking and garage fees.

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Yes! South Beach is free to enter and is the perfect place to enjoy Miami on a budget.

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Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) is proud to provide reliable, efficient service for our 300,000 daily passengers. Our 2,080 bus and train operators are responsible for taking our customers where they need to go and making sure they arrive safely.

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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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Miami-Dade Transit's Miami Beach Airport Express offers daily express bus service between Miami International Airport and Miami Beach with multiple stops from 1st to 41st streets on the beach. Buses depart from the airport approximately every 30 minutes, from 6 a.m. to 11:40 p.m., seven days a week.

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The long distances between stops and the lower density of the Bay Area mean that the trains run with fewer passengers, and the agency charges much higher fares, asking riders to pay a larger share. Between 2002 and 2011, Metrorail has had an average farebox recovery ratio of 62.2% and has ranged from 58.1% to 67.7%.

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Getting Around MIA
  1. For departures, check-in and ticketing are on Level 2.
  2. For arrivals, baggage claim is on Level 1.
  3. To move between terminals, take the moving walkways on Level 3. ...
  4. Above the North Terminal Concourse D, our Skytrain can take you from one end of the concourse to the other, with stations at 4 locations.


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Riding the Las Vegas Monorail isn't free, but you can score a deal on tickets via its new eTicket prices for unlimited-ride passes. The Las Vegas Monorail provides service along the Las Vegas Strip from SAHARA Las Vegas to MGM Grand, with multiple stops along the way.

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