Exploring Greater Miami & Miami Beach without a car is a breeze thanks to the area’s convenient trolley system. Designed to mimic the old-fashioned trolleys that zipped through Miami in the early 20th century, today’s network features air-conditioned buses that are fun to ride and free. They cover wide swaths of the area, and you can hop on and off at any stop to get to the destination’s top attractions and more. Each trolley is also accessible, with a wheelchair lift plus a rack for two bicycles.

Here’s your guide to using the trolley systems that serve Miami Beach, the City of Miami, Coral Gables, Doral and Miami Gardens.

City of Miami Trolleys

Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Frequency: Every 15 to 45 minutes

The City of Miami’s network of free trolleys offers service through 13 neighborhoods, including hot spots like Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Little Havana and Wynwood. While service on Monday through Saturday is consistent across all routes, only a handful are available on Sundays, including the Allapattah, Biscayne and Little Haiti routes. Holidays also impact service, with trolleys running 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all routes except Overtown, which has service from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The City of Miami occasionally expands trolley service for special events, including Miami Heat games and Art Basel.

Be sure to download the City of Miami Trolley App (available for iPhone and Android) for the most-up-to-date information and live trolley tracking.

Night time at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts — Take the trolley to the Arsht Center

Popular Stops & Attractions

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (Downtown Miami)
Bayfront Park (Downtown Miami)
Kaseya Center (Downtown Miami)
loanDepot park | Marlins Stadium (Little Havana)
Mary Brickell Village (Brickell)
Maurice A. Ferré Park (Downtown Miami)
PortMiami (Downtown Miami)
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (Coconut Grove)
Wynwood Walls (Wynwood)

Miami Beach Trolleys

Operating Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Frequency: Every 20 minutes

The Miami Beach trolley system is made up of five routes. Separate loops serve North Beach, Mid Beach and South Beach, and the Collins Express trolley connects them all, making it easy to explore Miami Beach from top to bottom. For Mount Sinai Medical Center, hop on the Mount Sinai Link, which has connections with the Middle Beach and North Beach loops as well as the Collins Express. The Mount Sinai link operates every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at a service frequency of 60-70 minutes.

The South Beach trolley runs mostly along Alton Road and Washington Avenue, stretching north from the southern tip of the island to 23rd Street.

The Middle Beach loop starts at Lincoln Road and operates along Dade Boulevard and Collins Avenue, running north to 44th Street.

The North Beach loop makes stops between 65th and 88th streets.

Women shopping onLincoln Road — Pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road is a popular stop on the Miami Beach trolley

Popular Stops & Attractions

Collins Avenue/Ocean Drive Shopping District
Lincoln Road Shopping District
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach Bandshell

Doral Trolley in Downtown Doral — Tour Doral the easy way aboard the free trolley

Doral Trolleys

Operating Hours: Vary by route
Frequency: Every 30 minutes

The Doral Trolley system has four routes that cover lots of ground and stop at some of the best shopping and dining areas in Doral. With connections to several Metrorail stations, the trolleys are not only perfect for exploring Doral but also serve as a gateway to the rest of Miami. Schedules vary widely depending on the route, so be sure to download the Doral Trolley Tracker app for Android and iPhone for the latest timetables and live updates.

Route 1, the Crosstown Connector, runs weekdays from 6:10 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Route 2, the Commercial Route-Metrorail Connector, runs weekdays from 6:10 a.m. to 9:20 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and does not run on Sundays.

Route 3, the Residential-Metrorail Connector, runs weekdays from 5:50 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:50 a.m. to 7 p.m. It does not run on Sundays.

Route 4, the Florida International University Connector, runs from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays only.

Popular Stops & Attractions

CityPlace Doral
Dolphin Mall
Downtown Doral
Miami International Mall

One of the Many Trolleys around Town — Free trolleys circulate around many Miami neighborhoods

Coral Gables Trolleys

Operating Hours: Monday-Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Frequency: Every 12-15 minutes

The Coral Gables trolley network has two routes traveling throughout the neighborhood, with connections to the Douglas Metrorail Station and the City of Miami Trolley for those who want to explore farther afield. The Ponce de Leon route operates along Ponce de Leon Boulevard from Douglas Metrorail Station to Flagler Street. The Grand Avenue trolley runs north and south from the Douglas Metrorail Station through the historic McFarlane Homestead District. The trolley does not run on Sundays, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. You can download the trolley tracker for Android and iPhone.

Facade of Coral Gables Museum — The Coral Gables Museum is a stop along the Coral Gables Trolley route

Popular Stops & Attractions

Coral Gables Museum
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables Shopping District
Shops at Merrick Park

Miami Gardens Express

Operating Hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Frequency: Every 50-65 minutes depending on the route

Four routes make up the Miami Gardens Express trolley system, with the main attraction being Hard Rock Stadium. Other popular stops include Miami Gardens City Hall, North Dade Regional Library and Florida Memorial University, among others. The routes overlap in several areas, especially in the center of the city, but Blue Route A generally serves the southeastern part of the city, Orange Route B the southwestern area, Red Route C the northeastern part, and Green Route D the northwestern section.

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