The free trolleys in Miami: Miami Beach, City of Miami and Coral Gables routes and hours
Where the free trolleys run in Miami Beach, the City of Miami and Coral Gables, their hours and how often they come, and how to track the next one.
The short version
- Miami Beach: Free, four routes, 8 am to 11 pm every day, about every 20 minutes.
- City of Miami: Free, 13 routes, mostly 6:30 am to 11 pm; does not go to Miami Beach.
- Coral Gables: Free, Monday to Saturday, 6:30 am to 10 pm, no Sunday service.
- Track it: Miami Beach: Transit app or text the stop ID to 786.981.4545.
In Miami Beach the free trolley is the cheapest way up and down the island from 8 am to 11 pm, and across the bay the City of Miami and Coral Gables run their own free trolleys; none of them crosses the causeways.
Before you go
- Know which city you are in: each one runs its own trolley
- No trolley crosses the causeways between Miami and Miami Beach
- Miami Beach trolleys stop only at marked stops
- No food, drinks or loud music on Miami Beach trolleys
- Pets ride in a carrier that fits under the seat; service dogs on a leash
- Check the live tracker before you wait; gaps can run long
Miami Beach: four free routes
The City of Miami Beach runs four free trolley routes, seven days a week, from 8 am to 11 pm. The city says trolleys come about every 20 minutes on average, and about every 15 minutes on the Collins Express. You do not need a card or ticket; just board at a marked stop.
Each trolley carries two bike racks. Service dogs must be harnessed or leashed; other animals ride in a carrier that fits under the seat. There is no eating or drinking on board.
Miami Beach routes
| Route | Where it runs | Good for | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach Loop A and B | Washington Ave spine, Alton Rd, West Ave, Collins and Meridian, 1st to 23rd St; A clockwise, B counterclockwise | Lincoln Road, the Convention Center, the Bass Museum, City Hall | About every 20 min |
| Middle Beach Loop | Collins Ave north from 17th to 43rd St, back on Indian Creek Dr, plus 41st St and Alton Rd | Collins Park, Mount Sinai, the 41st Street shops | About every 20 min |
| Collins Express | Limited stops, Lincoln Rd and Washington Ave to 88th St, north on Collins, south on Harding and Indian Creek | Hotels along Collins between South Beach and North Beach | About every 15 min |
| North Beach Loop | 65th to 87th St, Collins and Harding Aves and Normandy Isle | North Shore, Normandy Isle, local parks | About every 20 min |
On Washington Avenue, the stops at 8th and 14th Streets are inactive in both directions; use 9th and 15th Streets instead.
City of Miami Beach trolley route pages (miamibeachfl.gov), checked October 2026
Tracking the next trolley
Miami Beach shows live trolleys in the free Transit app: search "Miami Beach Trolleys". The city pays for the app's premium tier for riders. You can also text the stop ID printed on the trolley stop sign to 786.981.4545, or call 305.673.7117 for arrival times and lost items.
If you report a problem, note the vehicle number above the driver, plus the date and time.
The City of Miami trolley
Across the bay, the City of Miami runs its own free trolley on 13 routes, including Biscayne, Brickell, Coral Way, Little Havana, Wynwood, Coconut Grove and Health District. Most routes run 6:30 am to 11 pm Monday to Saturday; the Biscayne route runs until midnight. Sunday service is 8 am to 8 pm on some routes, and Wynwood, Coconut Grove and several others have no Sunday trolley at all.
The city says a trolley comes roughly every 15 to 45 minutes and offers a web Trolley Tracker. Since September 23, 2026, the Biscayne route skips its stop at S Miami Avenue and SW 15th Road and detours by Brickell Avenue until further notice. On holidays such as Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, most routes run 8 am to 8 pm.
The City of Miami trolley does not go to Miami Beach. For help, call 311 or 305.416.1132.
Coral Gables
Coral Gables runs a free trolley Monday to Saturday, 6:30 am to 10 pm, with no service on Sundays, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas. The Ponce de Leon route runs along Ponce de Leon Boulevard from Douglas Road Metrorail station to Flagler Street.
A Southern Loop pilot started on November 3, 2025 for one year, from Douglas Road station to Red Road. Check the city's trolley page to see whether it continues past November 2026.
Questions people ask
Is the trolley free in Miami Beach?
Yes. All four Miami Beach routes are free, every day from 8 am to 11 pm.
How often does the Miami Beach trolley come?
About every 20 minutes on average, and about every 15 minutes on the Collins Express, according to the City of Miami Beach.
Does the Miami trolley go to Miami Beach?
No. The City of Miami trolley stays on the mainland; Miami Beach runs its own trolley on the island.
Does the Wynwood trolley run on Sunday?
No. The City of Miami's Wynwood route runs Monday to Saturday, 6:30 am to 11 pm, with no Sunday service.
How do I know when the trolley is coming?
In Miami Beach use the Transit app or text the stop ID to 786.981.4545. The City of Miami has a web Trolley Tracker.
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