Metrobus Miami-Dade Transit runs the Metrobus, a bus system that covers more than 95 routes throughout the county. Theoretically, you can get to almost anywhere you need to go on the bus, if you're willing to walk a few blocks upon arrival. However, irregular schedules and long waits for bus transfers can turn a 30-minute trip in a car into a 90-minute trip by bus. The system works best for people who don't need to transfer, and who use popular routes where buses stop frequently. There also are Express buses that run between Miami Beach and the Miami International Airport Metrorail station, to Broward County and from Metrorail to South Dade. You can use the county's online trip planner to plot your Miami Metrobus route. Regular fare is $2.25—exact change only—or a fare card. Discount plans are available for senior citizens, the disabled, students, county employees and fare card holders. Metrorail and Metromover We couldn't put our commuter rail system underground, so we put it above the streets. Metrorail and Metromover are Miami's answer to a subway. Metrorail covers 25 miles of Miami-Dade's most populated areas, with 23 stations stretched from Hialeah to Dadeland. The newest station serves Miami International Airport. Metrorail fares are $2.25, and you must have a fare card, usually available from a machine at the station. Metrorail runs until 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends. It's a good option for reaching downtown Miami as well as other locations near its stations. Metromover, which covers a 4.4-mile route in and around downtown, is free. It's a great option for traveling between downtown and Brickell, because you can skip both the traffic gridlock and the parking struggles. Trains come frequently. Trolleys The cities of Miami, Miami Beach and Coral Gables run free trolley service between popular areas and to connect with Metrobus and Metrorail. These can be a great option for traveling to events, such as a gallery, when parking is difficult. The cities often increase trolley service during major events, too. Find the Miami trolleys, the Miami Beach trolleys and the Coral Gables trolley. Tri-Rail The Tri-Rail system (short for tri-county rail) connects West Palm Beach to suburban Miami at the Metrorail station. The commuter rail system can work well for those who live and work near stations and work daytime hours. But the tracks run west of the downtown areas, so Tri-Rail isn't a viable option for many commutes. Ride-Sharing and Taxis Both Lyft and Uber operate throughout Miami-Dade County. People have been known to leave their cars at home and use a ride-sharing service to get to Wynwood, South Beach, Brickell and other places where it's hard to find a parking spot. Depending on where you live, the ride could cost less than parking would have. Traditional taxis are another option, but you need to call rather than hail in most locations.