Art Basel Miami Beach is back! Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, this prestigious international art fair will once again bring the best artists and art galleries from across the globe to Greater Miami & Miami Beach. The 2024 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach – the event’s 22nd anniversary year – will be open to the public from December 6-8.

Today, Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week not only make up the largest art fair in North America, but together, they create one of the busiest weeks on Miami’s social calendar. With routinely more than 80,000 art collectors, aficionados and celebrities in attendance – not to mention over 280 galleries from 40 countries on display – you’ll need a game plan to know exactly how to get there and where to park. Fortunately, we’re here with insider tips on Miami Art Week transportation and parking.

Parking at the Miami Beach Convention Center

Valet parking is typically available at the Miami Beach Convention Center (where the popular Design Miami fair is also just steps away). Visitors will also find a variety of public parking lots, parking garages and street parking in the immediate area, offering easy access to Art Basel, Design Miami and other Miami Beach satellite fairs.

Miami Beach Parking Garages And Public Lots

Various public and private parking garages and lots can be found throughout Miami Beach. Garage rates vary. Download the ParkMobile app or the PayByPhone app to access easy, affordable street and lot parking, or download the free ParkMe Miami Beach Parking app to see what parking is available at all times.

Free Water Taxi and Art Week Shuttles

For the first time, this year there will be complimentary water taxis connecting Downtown Miami and Miami Beach as well as a fleet of complimentary shuttle buses in Miami Beach to transport visitors and residents to the art fairs.

Four water taxis will go back and forth across Biscayne Bay from Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to midnight, and on Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The water taxi service will run every 15 minutes between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (1790 Purdy Avenue) in Miami Beach and the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 N. Bayshore Drive) in Miami.

Free, dedicated shuttles will run every 15 minutes throughout Miami Beach to take riders from the water taxi to various art fairs. The shuttles will be in operation during the same time periods as the water taxis.

Miami Beach Trolley driving down the street — Getting around is easy with the Miami Beach Trolley

Miami Beach Free Trolley

All year long, locals and visitors to Miami Beach can take advantage of the city’s free trolley service. There are four loops on this service: the Middle Beach Loop, North Beach Loop, Collins Express and South Beach Loop.

The Miami Beach trolleys typically operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can review routes and follow the trolley in real time by downloading the free Miami Beach Gov app. The City of Miami Beach typically adds extra trolleys during Miami Art Week.

Below are a few stops of interest during Miami Art Week:

Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center:

17th Street and Convention Center Drive (South Beach Loop B and Middle Beach Loop)
Southbound: 19th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loop B)
Northbound: 18th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loop B)

Design Miami, Northwest corner of Meridian Avenue and 19th Street:

19th Street and Meridian Avenue (South Beach Loop B and Middle Beach Loop)

INK Miami Art Fair, 1850 Collins Ave.:

18th Street and Collins Avenue (Middle Beach Loop)

Aqua Art Miami, 1530 Collins Ave.:

15th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)

The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave.:

21st Street and Collins Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B, Middle Beach Loop and Collins Express)

SCOPE Art Fair, Ocean Drive - Beachfront between 8th and 10th streets:

9th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)

Untitled Art Fair, Ocean Drive - Beachfront between 11th and 12th streets:

9th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)

Metromover and Downtown Miami buildings — Use the Metromover, Metrorail and Metrobus to get around Miami

Metromover, Metrorail and Metrobus

Miami-Dade Transit offers locals and visitors three options for public transportation: the Metromover, Metrorail and Metrobus.

The Miami Beach Airport Express (Route 150) runs between Miami International Airport and Miami Beach (with multiple stops between 41st Street and South Pointe Drive). This airport shuttle bus runs approximately every 20 minutes from about 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.

Download the GO Miami-Dade transit mobile app to track your ride and help plan your trip.

Freebee

During Art Basel, Freebee is an ideal way to navigate Miami Beach. Travelers can use the Freebee app to request free, eco-friendly rides to art fairs, galleries and nearby events. Freebee operates in key areas like South Beach, Mid Beach and North Miami Beach, to name a few – making it easy to hop between Art Basel, Art Week fairs and local attractions. Freebee ensures you can explore Miami Beach sustainably and conveniently throughout the art-filled festivities.

Citi Bikes ready for renting — Pick up a Citi Bike at any of the many stations found throughout Miami and Miami Beach

Citi Bike Program

For those who prefer bicycles, Citi Bike stations are found throughout Miami Beach, the Miami Design District, Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove and beyond. All bikes can be picked up and returned at any location in Miami-Dade County. Rentals start at $5.75 for 30 minutes and monthly memberships with unlimited 30-minute rides start at $20.

Download the free Citi Bike app or see the Citi Bike station map to find the stations closest to you.

Ride Sharing & Taxis

Ride sharing is very popular in Miami, with Uber and Lyft operating throughout the destination. Passengers should expect surge pricing at peak times during Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week.

There are also a number of taxi companies in Miami, including:

Pricing will vary.

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