Miami, FL has a variety of public transportation options available for its citizens and visitors to get around. The Metrorail is the city's main rail system with two different lines covering over 24 miles of track. It connects most of downtown Miami to nearby suburban cities like Miami Beach, Kendall, and Doral. There are also numerous bus routes from the Miami-Dade Transit system that cover more areas than the rail system does. Additionally, there are various bike-share programs in downtown Miami and along South Beach, so people can easily explore these popular areas without relying on a car. With so many public transportation options, it's easy to navigate through the city without needing to own a car or pay for expensive taxi services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Miami takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Miami get to work:
- 70.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 10.9% take mass transit