How to Get to Downtown Miami & Bayside by Metrorail
Station, line and walking time — the full guide.
Get off at Government Center station (Orange Line & Green Line). From there you are right at the heart of downtown, Bayfront Park and the free Metromover.
Government Center is where both Metrorail lines meet the free Metromover, which loops the whole downtown for no fare.
Overview
Government Center is the interchange at the centre of downtown Miami, where the Orange and Green lines meet the free Metromover. From here, without paying another cent, you can reach Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace on the water, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Kaseya Center where the Miami Heat play, and the two waterfront museums in Museum Park — the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and the Frost Museum of Science. Metromover is genuinely free, with no card and no gate, which makes downtown the easiest part of the city to see by rail.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Miami International Airport | Orange Line direct on weekdays, ~15 min |
| Brickell | Orange or Green Line, 1 stop south |
| Dadeland South | Green Line north, ~25 min |
Step by step
Take the Orange Line or Green Line and get off at Government Center station.
Follow the signs to the exit.
You step out at the heart of downtown, Bayfront Park and the free Metromover.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
Which Metrorail station is closest to Downtown Miami, Bayside & the waterfront museums?
Government Center station, on the Orange Line & Green Line. It is right at the station.
How much is the Metrorail fare?
$2.25 one way, any distance, with free transfers to and from Metrobus on the same EASY Card. See the fares page.
How long does it take from the airport?
From Miami International Airport: Orange or Green Line, 1 stop south Change is not needed on weekdays; at weekends the Orange Line runs only to Earlington Heights, where you switch to the Green Line.
Is Government Center station accessible?
Yes. Every Metrorail station has elevators and step-free access to the platforms.
Where can I see more attractions?
See all Miami attractions near Metrorail.