The massive public transportation system in Miami includes Metrobus, Metrorail elevated light rail, and Metromover trams.

The buses extend from Miami Beach in the east to West Miami-Dade and from the Middle Keys north to the southern reaches of Broward County.

The South Florida Tri-Rail offers visitors service to destinations located along the coast and connects West Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami, including a stop a the airport.

The Miami Metrorail is a 25-mile elevated rail system, with 23 stations, and 2 lines that provide a fast and inexpensive way to travel around the city, from the Miami International Airport, through Downtown Miami, and all the way to Kendall. The Metrorail provides an easy way for visitors to reach the Civic Center, Hialeah, and northwest Miami-Dade with additional connections to Broward and Palm Beach counties at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail transfer station. The Metrorail Orange Line connects to the Miami Intermodal Center transportation hub and takes the free MIA Mover to the Miami International Airport’s main terminal. The fares cost around $2.25 and tickets can be purchased at any Metrorail station from the ticket vending machine.

The free Metromover in the city operates 21 stations on three different lines in greater Downtown Miami, with a station at roughly every two blocks of Downtown and Brickell. It serves as a connection between Metrorail and Metrobus with three loops; Omni Loop, Inner Loop, and Brickell Loop.

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail system that runs from Miami International Airport northward to West Palm Beach. It offers 18 stops throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

There are two running Amtrak train lines; the Silver Meteor, and the Silver Star that both terminate in New York City. Miami is the southern terminus of Amtrak’s Atlantic services. The Miami Amtrak Station is located at a centralized location downtown.

Metrobus operates over 90 routes that serve areas that Metrorail and Metromover do not, including Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, and Homestead. There is an express bus service offered during rush hour, and a Route 55 Marlins Shuttle from April to September from Culmer Metrorail Station to loan Depot park so that baseball fans can catch a Miami Marlins baseball game. A bus ride costs around $2.25 per trip, and the easiest way to pay for a bus ride is with an EASY Card, or EASY Ticket that can be purchased online and select stations. Check individual route schedules for all the bus routes on the Go Miami-Dade Transit app.

The Beach Bus Route 150 is an express bus service that runs frequently between the airport and Miami Beach with stops at 41st Street, Alton Road, Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road, and Washington Avenue. Route 120 Beach Max is the bus that goes from the terminal at Aventura, in Aventura to Downtown Miami through Miami Beach, with frequent stops around Miami Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, and Haulover Park Marina.

Yes, renting a car to get around in Miami is easy and convenient with many of the city’s top attractions being spread out requiring multiple transfers on public transport. There are several car rental companies located at the airport and locations throughout the city. The major road routes in Miami are I-395, S.R. 836, and I-95. The downtown streets are divided into NE, NW, SE, and SW at the intersection of north-south Flagler Street and east-west Miami Avenue, where street numbers begin. Having your own car makes it easier to navigate the massive city, other than the crowded area of downtown the city is very car friendly. There are toll roads in Miami-Dade County and these fees vary. Florida’s Turnpike, the Dolphin Expressway, and the Airport Expressway are all toll roads. Toll roads require all drivers to pay a fee either by a SunPass, or toll-by-plate fee.

There are lots of parking lots, parking garages, on-street parking, and curbside valet in Miami. There are 34,000 parking spaces under the Miami Parking Authority, visit miamiparking.com for more information. The easiest way to pay for and find parking is to download the ParkMobile app, and the ParkMe - Miami Beach app.

There are plenty of options for taking a taxi ride when visiting Miami. Many visitors prefer a taxi to public transportation they can easily be found at the airport, at popular tourist destinations, and outside popular hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs in the evening. There are also options for Uber and Lyft in Miami. Meters start at around $3 and tipping is expected.

Freebee is a free ride with one of their electric vehicles that can be ordered in the app just like an Uber. They currently operate in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral, Downtown, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach and other neighborhoods.

Taking a boat ride when visiting Miami is a must. There are so many ways to travel around the waterways of Miami by boat, including water taxis, ferry services, and boat tours. Water Taxi Miami takes passengers on a scenic cruise through Biscayne Bay to explore the upscale neighborhoods in Downtown Miami and Miami Beach including South of Fifth, and Bayside Marketplace. The ride is around 30 minutes both ways. There are ferry services in Miami that offer day trips to destinations like Ft. Lauderdale, Cocoa Beach, and Little Havana. You can also take boat tours to places like Star Island, a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, or Fisher Island. Other popular boating destinations include Key Biscayne which is a barrier island filled with attractions such as Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, and Stiltsville.

The City of Miami Water Taxi is a great way to travel between Miami Beach and Miami on board a 65-foot catamaran. The scenic voyage across Biscayne Bay takes around 18 minutes with two stops; in Miami Beach at the south side of Maurice Gibb Memorial Park at 18th Street and Purdy Ave and in Miami at the Venetian Marina and Yacht Club, also known as the Sea Isle Marina, located at 1635 N Bayshore Dr. A one way ticket price is around $12 for non-residents, and $6 for seniors 65 years and over, children 12 and under sail for free, and tickets can be purchased on board the water taxi. The water taxi operates daily from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm, departing from the Maurice Gibb Memorial Park every hour on the hour.

The city of Miami is also a popular port, it is the largest cruise ship port in the entire world. It accommodates the largest cruise ships and major cruise lines, as well as a busy cargo port. Miami has the world’s largest amount of cruise line headquarters and is home to Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International.

There are a few options to travel by train when you are visiting Miami; the Metrorail is a 25-mile elevated train system that runs from Palmetto (north) to Dadeland (south) with stops around every mile. It is a fast, and inexpensive way to get from the Miami International Airport through Downtown Miami all the way to Kendall, as well as a convenient way to reach the Civic Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital area, Hialeah, and northwest Miami-Dade with connections to Broward and Palm Beach counties at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail transfer station. A single trip costs around $2.25 and trips can be purchased via contactless payment, EASY Card, EASY ticket, and on the GO Miami Dade Transit app.

The Metromover is a free, hop-on-hop-off rail option in the city. A great way to explore Downtown Miami, and Brickell that serves as a connection between Metrorail and Metrobus with three loops; Omni Loop, Inner Loop, and Brickell Loop. The Metromover can drop you off near the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami HEAT and major concerts; Maurice A. Ferré Park, home of the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science; as well as the Art & Entertainment District, where you’ll find the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

The bright yellow Brightline is a high-speed train that connects Downtown Miami to Orlando in 3.5 hours. It also offers a good option to get around the Miami area, with stops in Aventura, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach ideal for day trips. Ticket prices start around $20 per passenger to Ft. Lauderdale.

It is possible to walk around certain neighborhoods and places in the city, but the main attractions and different neighborhoods in Miami are far too spread out to walk to. South Beach for example is a very walkable area, many areas downtown are great for walking to shops, restaurants, and other places. Take a leisurely stroll down one of Miami’s beautiful beaches, walk around the many shopping malls and outdoor shopping areas, and explore the verdant parks on foot.

Ocean Drive is ranked as one of the most popular streets in the city traversing the length of South Beach. A 1.3-mile stretch pedestrianized strip passing unique art deco hotels, famous restaurants, and popular bars, it's a great place for people watching with plenty of shops to stop at along the way.

Walk down Calle Ocho, one of the most vibrant streets at the beating heart of Miami’s Cuban culture that runs through Little Havanan which runs east to west. This strip is packed with Cuban restaurants, bars, and cafes serving up delicious Cuban sandwiches and strong dark coffee. The street is also known for its Walk of Fam, a Latin American version of Hollywood that pays tribute to notable Cuban figures and celebrities.

Miami’s Miracle Mile is a ½ mile stretch of Coral Way in the city’s central business district. The palm tree-lined Miral Mile is one of the best shopping destinations in the city home to designer boutiques and more. There is a multitude of things to do along this famous street including the Colonnade Building. Espanola Way is a fully pedestrianized street that was created in the 1920s to instill a sense of Latin culture into South Beach. The street offers a cool array of restaurants, bars, cafes, and shopping options.

Yes, San Francisco is a bike-friendly city with an extensive bike network covering 448 miles making most sights reachable on two wheels. Cycling is a popular mode of transportation in the city, which has installed better cycling infrastructure over the years such as protected bike lanes, and parking racks. The city offers its visitors and residents a bike-sharing program named Bay Wheels, which was launched in 2013 and is operated by Lyft. It is a popular program offering over 700 traditional bikes and e-bikes that can be hired from stations throughout the city. There are 550 stations scattered throughout downtown San Francisco, and major intersections as well as from East Bay to San Jose. Popular areas to cycle include Ocean Beach, the Marina, the waterfront, and even over the Golden Gate Bridge. Bikes can be rented and found under the Lyft app.

LimeOpens and SpinOpens offer over 5,500 scooters for rent in the city, simply download their app to your phone and search for available motorized scooters nearby.