Miami Beach Trolley Routes: How to Get Around

The Miami Beach Trolley is a city-operated service that offers a free way to get around Miami Beach and connect with regional transit. The City of Miami Beach describes four routes: the South Beach Loop, Middle Beach Loop, Collins Express and North Beach Loop.

For a trip within South Beach, the trolley can complement walking. For a broader orientation to the neighborhood, the practical South Beach guide covers the area.

Choose a route by checking whether its destinations match where you want to go, then confirm the route on the city’s trolley map. The four route names give you a starting point, but the South Beach route has the clearest destination information.

The South Beach Trolley route connects passengers with destinations including the Miami Beach Convention Center, New World Symphony, Fillmore Theater at the Jackie Gleason, Bass Museum, Miami City Ballet, Lincoln Road Mall and City Hall.

The city also provides a downloadable trolley service map. Route information can change, so use the City of Miami Beach’s official trolley pages to confirm the map and service details before you go.

For destinations outside that South Beach route, compare the South Beach Loop, Middle Beach Loop, Collins Express and North Beach Loop on the city map. The Collins Express runs along Collins Avenue from Lincoln Road to 88th Street, according to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Board and leave the trolley only at designated trolley stops. Stop signs display City of Miami Beach stop ID numbers, which you can text to 786.981.4545 to receive arrival times.

The city also points riders to the Transit app for real-time trolley tracking. For estimated arrival times, you can contact trolley customer service at 305.673.7117; trolley questions and help with the app can go to trolley@miamibeachfl.gov. Each trolley has two bicycle racks for storage.

Start by checking the South Beach Trolley Map if your destination is within the neighborhood or among the route’s stops. The South Beach Loop connects with several cultural venues and Lincoln Road Mall, making it useful for planning a day that combines different parts of South Beach without relying on one long walk.

From Casa Grande Suites on Ocean Drive, walk about 3 minutes to Lummus Park; you can pair a trolley outing with time in the park. South Pointe Park is another South Beach destination, but check the city map to see whether a trolley stop suits your plans. The South Pointe Park guide covers its waterfront walks and visitor tips.

If you are combining trolley rides with walking, use the route map to plan the order of stops and check arrivals as you go. Trolley drivers may pick up and drop off passengers only at designated stops.

The city describes the trolley as operating seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with an average frequency of about 20 minutes along each route. Hours and service information can change, so check the official site before you go: use the City of Miami Beach’s trolley page for current route, map and service details.

Keep a few onboard rules in mind: loud music, food and drinks are prohibited. Service dogs must be harnessed or leashed and under control; other animals must be in carriers that fit underneath a trolley seat.