Which city in Florida has the best public transportation?
Miami, FloridaThe city's Metrorail consists of 25 miles of elevated rail that will get you all over town (including downtown Miami and to the airport), while its Metrobus system has over 1,000 buses and 95 routes all over the area.
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Metrorail is Miami's quick and easy 25-mile elevated transportation system to get you to all parts of the urban core of Miami from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Launched in the 1980s, this rail line is the hub for Miami's inner city transit and an easy way to get around.
Buses, Shuttles & TrainsLooking to move around the state without renting a car? Florida bus services could be your best bet. Bus companies like Greyhound and Megabus offer multiple daily trips to popular routes around Florida including Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach.
Orlando — with public bus system Lynx and $1.3 billion commuter rail SunRail — was ranked low for safety and reliability at No.79, but ranked high for accessibility and convenience at No.25 and No.38 for public transportation resources.
The 202 largest cities in Florida (the most populous cities in FL are Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa) have an average Walk Score of 30. The best cities in Florida ranked by Walk Score are Miami, Miami Beach, and Hialeah, while the least walkable cities are The Acreage, Poinciana, and Oakleaf Plantation.
1. Gainesville. Despite not being Florida's most walkable city, Gainesville is easy to drive through. In fact, residents have a shorter commute than the national average by about 4.3 minutes.
Rated at a walk score of 77, Miami is the most walkable city in Florida. You can take an exciting walking tour of the South Beach Art Deco District, head to the Brickell “Manhattan of Miami” neighborhood for cafes and fabulous boutiques, or stroll through the lush gardens at Coconut Grove to enjoy the Florida sunshine.
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.