South Miami, FL is a destination for many tourists and locals alike. The city offers a wide range of public transportation options to get around town. The Miami-Dade Transit System serves South Miami with Bus Routes 118 and 119, which provide access to downtown Miami and the neighboring communities of Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Pinecrest. Metrorail also serves the area with three stations that connect South Miami to other parts of Dade County. Additionally, Tri-Rail provides services throughout south Florida from its station in nearby Hialeah Market Station. For visitors looking to explore beyond the area, Miami International Airport (MIA) is located just 15 miles away from South Miami, providing easy access to destinations across the state, country and world.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Miami takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Miami get to work:
- 74.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 4.8% take mass transit