Miami metro (Metrorail)

The Miami Metrorail is a rapid-transit system serving Miami-Dade County. As 2025, it comprises two color-coded lines (Green and Orange) over a combined length of about 39.3 km (24.4 mi) with 23 stations. It runs from Palmetto in the north to Dadeland South in the south, branching to Miami International Airport (MIA). Major transfer points include Government Center (to Metromover) and Earlington Heights (to Tri-Rail).

Miami Metrorail Map

The Miami Metrorail Map showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Miami subway map in PDF format.

Miami Metro Lines and Stations

The network consists of:

  • Green Line (Palmetto → Dadeland South): 22 stations, running northwest–southeast.
  • Orange Line (Miami Airport Station ↔ Dadeland South): 16 stations, serving MIA and the city center.

Station list by line:

Green Line (Palmetto → Dadeland South)

  • Palmetto
  • Okeechobee
  • Hialeah Market
  • Tri-Rail
  • Northside
  • Dr. M.L. King Jr. Plaza
  • Brownsville
  • Earlington Heights
  • Allapattah
  • Santa Clara
  • Civic Center
  • Culmer
  • Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre
  • Government Center
  • Brickell
  • Vizcaya
  • Coconut Grove (temporarily closed Jan–Spring 2025; shuttle from Douglas Road)
  • Douglas Road
  • University of Miami
  • South Miami
  • Dadeland North
  • Dadeland South

Miami Metrorail Green Line

Orange Line (Miami Airport Station ↔ Dadeland South)

  • Dadeland South
  • Dadeland North
  • South Miami
  • University of Miami
  • Douglas Road
  • Coconut Grove (closed)
  • Vizcaya
  • Brickell
  • Government Center
  • Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre
  • Culmer
  • Civic Center
  • Santa Clara
  • Allapattah
  • Earlington Heights
  • Miami Airport Station

Miami Metrorail Orange Line

Miami Metrorail Schedule (Operating Hours & Timetable)

Today’s schedule

As 2025, trains run every day from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.

Opening and closing times

Daily: 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Train frequency and timings

  • Weekday Peak (Mon–Fri): every 10 min per line (combined every 5 min between Earlington Heights and Dadeland South).
  • Weekday Off-Peak: every 15 min until 8 p.m. (combined ~7½ min), then every 30 min until midnight.
  • Weekends (Sat–Sun): every 15–20 min.
  • Airport Service (Orange Line): every 15 min; direct service on weekdays, dedicated shuttle on weekends.

Last-train information

Last departures vary by station but generally leave Government Center by 11:59 p.m. and Palmetto/Dadeland South by 12:00 a.m.

Miami Metrorail Ticket Prices (Fares & Passes)

Fare breakdown

Paid with EASY Card/EASY Ticket or contactless payment at fare gates. Cash is not accepted at gates.

  • Full fare: US$2.25 (USD 2.25).
  • Discount fare: US$1.10 (USD 1.10) for seniors (65+), persons with disabilities, Medicare recipients, students (with ID), and youth (6–18).
  • Children under 6: free with fare-paying adult.

Miami Metrorail Ticket Prices

How much does it cost?

Single ride: US$2.25 (USD 2.25). Discount: US$1.10 (USD 1.10).

Day passes and MetroCards

Pass Full Fare Discount Fare Validity
1-Day Pass US$5.65 US$2.80 Unlimited rides until 2:00 a.m. next day
7-Day Pass US$29.25 US$14.60 7 days from first use
30-Day Pass US$112.50 US$56.25 Calendar month
Golden/Patriot Passport Free unlimited rides for qualified seniors/veterans (with registered EASY Card)

Miami Metro Parking Information

Miami Metro Parking

Station parking facilities

Most stations offer park-and-ride lots or garages. Pay via on-site kiosks or the PayByPhone app using each station’s code.

Daily parking rates

  • Daily Rate: US$4.50 (USD 4.50).
  • Monthly Permit (with transit pass): US$11.25 (USD 11.25).
  • Transit-Only Monthly Parking Pass: US$45.00 (USD 45.00).

How to Use the Miami Metro

Beginner’s guide

  1. Obtain an EASY Card or EASY Ticket at vending machines in any station.
  2. Load fare or pass onto your card/ticket.
  3. Tap at fare gates to enter and exit.

Buying tickets and MetroCards

Vending machines accept cash and cards. For contactless, tap your bank card or mobile wallet at the gate reader.

Integration with local bus lines (“transportation near me”)

Free transfers between Metrorail and Metrobus within 3 hours of initial tap. Major bus routes connect at key stations (e.g., Coconut Grove, Brickell, Government Center).

Miami Metro Airport Connections

Miami Metro Airport Connections

Getting to Miami Airport via Metrorail

Board the Orange Line; ride to Miami Airport Station. Single-fare trip costs US$2.25 (USD 2.25).

Airport route and timetable

Orange Line trains serve MIA every 15 minutes. Weekday trains run through from Dadeland South; weekends use a dedicated shuttle from Earlington Heights.

Connecting buses and other airport transport

At Miami Airport Station, transfer to the free MIA Mover (every 3–5 min) on Level 3 for terminals, rental car center, and parking garages. Tri-Rail and Metrobus stops are adjacent.

MIA Mover

Regulations and Safety Guidelines

  • Stand behind the yellow stripe until the train stops; never enter tracks.
  • Do not cross between tracks; use marked crossings.
  • Allow priority boarding for seniors, disabled riders, families with strollers.
  • Keep aisles clear; secure strollers and luggage.
  • No smoking, eating, or loud music onboard or in stations.
  • Bicycles must be carried and placed in designated areas; no scooters or skateboards.
  • In emergency, call 9-1-1 or Miami-Dade Transit Police (non-emergency 305-468-5900).

Miami Metro Expansion Plans

As of May 2025, no new Metrorail extensions have secured funding. The proposed South Dade Extension (from Dadeland South to Florida City) remains in preliminary study phase. Other regional projects include the Tri-Rail Coastal Link and BayLink light rail between downtown Miami and Miami Beach.

Tourism near Miami Metro Stations

Tourism near Miami Metro Stations Vizcaya Museum

  • Vizcaya (Vizcaya Station): Vizcaya Museum & Gardens — 0.5 km (0.3 mi) walk.
  • Brickell (Brickell Station): Brickell City Centre — 0.2 km (0.1 mi).
  • Coconut Grove (Douglas Road Station + shuttle): CocoWalk — 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from station.
  • Government Center: Bayside Marketplace — 0.8 km (0.5 mi); Bayfront Park — 0.4 km (0.25 mi).
  • Dadeland South: Dadeland Mall — 0.2 km (0.1 mi).

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