Is the Miami Metrorail free?

Miami-Dade County buses and the Metrorail service, including the Metromover and MetroConnect, will all be free of charge until the end of the year starting Monday, Nov. 13. NBC6's Olivia Jaquith reports.



No, the Miami Metrorail is not free in 2026. A standard one-way fare costs $2.25, and you must pay using a contactless bank card, a mobile wallet (like Apple Pay), or a pre-loaded "EASY Card/Ticket." The system does not accept cash at the fare gates. However, there is often confusion because the Miami Metromover—the smaller automated people mover that loops through Downtown, Brickell, and the Omni area—is always 100% free for everyone. Additionally, the various city-run "Trolleys" in Miami, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables are also free. For the Metrorail, riders can take advantage of "fare capping" at $5.65 per day, meaning once you spend that amount, all subsequent rides that day are free. While the Metrorail remains a paid service, it is the most affordable way to travel from Miami International Airport (MIA) to the city center via the Orange Line.

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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 (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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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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Crime on metromover is pretty rare. On a weekend there will be people on it that time of night, on a weeknight it will be a little bit empty. But crime is fairly rare because of the short time between stations, and there is a decent amount of security.

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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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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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The cost of living in Miami is 20% higher than the national average, which isn't too bad if you're coming from high-cost-of-living cities like New York, D.C., and San Francisco. It is a big jump if you're moving locally or from a smaller city.

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North Miami Beach is ideal for those looking for a laid-back atmosphere, with plenty of room to relax on the sand or in the water. South Beach is perfect for those who want to experience Miami's nightlife, as there are plenty of bars and clubs where you can party until the wee hours of the morning.

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By all means use it, it's free, but also expect to be hanging around a lot. A brilliant free way to travel the length of Miami Beach. There are several options. The Collins Express, Northern loop, Middle loop and southern loop.

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