How To Get Around Miami During Art Basel & Miami Art Week

Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week will once again bring the best artists and art galleries from across the globe to Greater Miami and Miami Beach for the largest contemporary art fair in North America. The 2026 edition of Art Basel Miami Beach will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, while satellite art fairs will dazzle crowds all week.

You’ll want to come up with a game plan for getting to and from the fairs and exploring all the fun afterparties during one of the destination’s most exciting times of year. Here are our up-to-date insider tips on transportation and parking to help you make the most of Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2026.

Free Miami Beach Trolley

Getting around Miami Beach is easy with the free Miami Beach Trolley. The trolleys typically operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at a frequency of about every 15 to 20 minutes – but hours are often extended to midnight during Miami Art Week. You can review routes and follow the trolley in real time by downloading the free Miami Beach Gov app.

Stops of interest during Miami Art Week:

Art Basel Miami Beach (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)

The Bass (2100 Collins Avenue):

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

INK Miami Art Fair (1850 Collins Avenue):

• 18th Street and Collins Avenue (Middle Beach Loop)

Aqua Art Miami (1530 Collins Avenue):

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

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)

Free Water Taxi & Art Week Shuttles

Miami Beach collaborates with Art Basel organizers to provide a fleet of free shuttle buses to the art fairs. 

There are also free water taxis connecting Miami Beach at Sunset Harbour to Downtown Miami near Edgewater. Commuting just north of the Venetian Causeway, the water taxi typically runs every 30-to-60 minutes for a transport time of about 20 minutes.

Freebee

Freebee is an ideal way to navigate Miami Beach during Art Week. 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 beyond, making it easy to hop around Art Week fairs and local attractions. 

Public Transportation

Miami-Dade Transit offers 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.

Ride Sharing, Taxis & Chauffeurs

Ride sharing is a popular and convenient option for navigating Miami Art Week. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the destination. However, passengers should expect surge pricing and heavy traffic at peak times, so plan accordingly. Blacklane, a deluxe chauffeur service app, is another option.

There are also a number of taxi companies in Miami, including Yellow Taxi Miami, available for hire by calling (786) 830-6253. Pricing will vary.

Citi Bike Rentals

For those who prefer a more scenic ride on two wheels, find Citi Bike stations in Miami Beach, the Miami Design District, Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove and beyond.

All bikes can be checked out from and returned to any Citi Bike station in Miami-Dade County. Rentals start at $6.50 for 30 minutes, and monthly memberships are available with unlimited 30-minute rides starting at $20 per month.

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

Parking At The Miami Beach Convention Center

Valet parking and a parking garage are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Valet service is located near the West Lobby, at the main entrance off Convention Center Drive and ranges from $30 to $35.

The Convention Center Campus has a dedicated parking garage with 800 spaces available for use during events with a $20 flat fee. The parking garage decks are located on the 4th and 5th level (uncovered) of the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Miami Beach Parking Garages And Parking Lots

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 satellite fairs in Miami Beach.

Public and private parking garages and lots can be found throughout Miami Beach. Parking garage rates vary. Download the ParkMobile app to access street and lot parking. There’s also the option to PayByPhone.