Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority Tours
Various locations in Miami and surrounding area(954) 728-8445
Cost: Varies according to zone

Tri-Rail extends 72 miles from Miami (at a station near the airport) to Magnolia near West Palm Beach.  Advocating a "leave the driving to us" philosophy, the commuter rail line has weekday excursions to the Antique District in Lake Worth and Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Guides meet passengers at stations throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach  and escort them aboard two-level air-conditioned trains. Guides answer questions aboard the train and suggest activities to enjoy at different destinations. 

On Saturdays and Wednesdays Tri-Rail sponsors tours to the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop flea market and circus.  There are also mystery excursions. Trains run approximately once per hour on weekdays, every two hours on Saturday, and once every three hours on Sundays.  During the week, single-one-way fares range from $2 to $5.50, depending on distance. On  weekends, an all-day unlimited use ticket costs $4. 

Free shuttle buses connect most Tri-Rail stations with downtown Miami and other important locations. 

 

Metrobus
Various locations in Greater Miami 
(305) 770-3131 
Cost: Varies 

For a self-guided tour, try Metrobus, which has 19 routes serving Greater Miami and the beaches every day.  Stops are marked with green and blue signs with a bus logo and route information.  Most of the lines start in downtown Miami and run between 4:30 am and 2:30 am during the week. The frequency of service varies from route to route, especially on the weekend.

The buses will take you to the Miami Seaquarium, the Orange Bowl Stadium, the Cultural Center, the Metrozoo, and most other popular attractions. The one-way fare is $1.25; students and seniors over 65 pay 60 cents. When boarding, you pay the exact fare. The fare box accepts tokens, dollar bills, quarters, dimes, and nickels.  

To ride more than one bus or to take the rail to get to your destination, you need to buy a transfer ticket for 25 cents (10 cents for students and seniors) when you first board. Deposit the fare and transfer fee and ask the bus operator for a transfer.  When you get on the second bus, give the transfer to the driver. If you purchase a bus-to-rail transfer, insert the transfer into the slot at the front of the rail fare gate. 

 

Metromover
Various locations in Miami 
(305) 770-3131
Cost: 25 cents

Downtown Miami's Metromover monorail is a fun, fast, and cheap way to get a self-guided tour around town.  At a quarter a trip, this air-conditioned Disney-like transport is a real bargain. Seniors, students, and people with disabilities pay a dime with a rail permit. 

The individualized motor cars run on top of the 4.4-mile elevated track that loops around downtown Miami and to the city's two major business districts - Brickell and Omni. Offering a bird's eye view of the city below, Metromover makes stops at Bayside Marketplace, Miami Arena, the Miami-Dade Cultural Center, the Miami Convention Center, and many hotels. From this perch you can see beautiful Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. 

Service runs daily 6 am to midnight, every 90 seconds during peak hours and every 3 minutes off-peak. The fare to transfer to Metrorail is $1. Fares can be paid in tokens, coins, or dollar bills, exact change only.