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 & Miami Beach for the largest contemporary art fair in North America.

You’ll need a game plan to know exactly how to get there and where to park. Here are our insider tips on transportation and parking to help you make the most of the experience.

Water Taxi And Art Week Shuttles

The City of Miami Beach is collaborating with Art Basel Miami Beach to offer complimentary transportation to the art fairs. Choose from water taxis connecting Downtown Miami and Miami Beach or a fleet of free shuttle buses.

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 from Dec. 3-6, they will operate from 8 a.m. to midnight. You can review routes and follow the trolley in real time by downloading the free Miami Beach Gov app.

Here 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)

Freebee

Take a ride on Freebee - an emission-free electric vehicle that operates throughout the destination, including in Mid Beach, but South Beach is not in its service area.

Public Transportation

Metrobus will take you between the mainland and Miami Beach for just $2.25 for a single trip pass. Download the GO Miami-Dade transit mobile app to help you plan and track your ride.

Ride Sharing, Taxis & Chauffeurs

If you need to get to a satellite fair around town or you need to get from Downtown Miami to South Beach, try ride sharing with Uber or Lyft. 

Another option is Blacklane, a deluxe chauffeur service with on-demand ride hailing and reservations by the hour. Take advantage of Blacklane’s special offer during Art Basel.

There are also a number of taxi companies in Miami, including Yellow Taxi Miami, available for hire. Pricing will vary.

Parking At The Miami Beach Convention Center

Valet parking and a parking garage are available at 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.