Metrorail and Metromover

Going to the race in the early morning? The most convenient way to get to downtown Miami is to take transit to the race. The Metrorail fare is $2.25 per one-way trip EASY ticket, $4.50 for a round-trip EASY ticket, and $5.65 for a 1-day Unlimited Ride-Pass.

Only EASY Cards or EASY Tickets are accepted at Metrorail fare gates. Runners are encouraged to purchase (or load an existing) EASY Card or EASY Ticket before the race to avoid long lines the day of the event. Both EASY Cards and EASY Tickets are always available at EASY Card vending machines at all Metrorail stations and the Omni Bus Terminal throughout Miami-Dade County as well as through the EASY Pay mobile app.

Metrorail trains will depart the southern most station (Dadeland South) and the northern most station (Palmetto) starting at 4:00 a.m. Metrorail service will pick up at all stops along the way to the Government Center Station in downtown Miami. Once at the Government Center Station, participants should transfer to the Metromover’s Downtown or Omni Loops to the following stations:

• Start line access: Freedom Tower or College/Bayside Station
• Finish line access: Bayfront Park and College/Bayside Station
• Cheering zone: Omni Station

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*Participants are strongly encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure they get on the train. Metrorail passes will be available for purchase online at a later date.

Metrorail Service
On race day, trains will depart from Palmetto, Dadeland South and Miami International Airport stations at 4 a.m. Metrorail will provide regular Sunday service with the following frequency:

• Trains departing from Dadeland South Station will depart every 15 minutes between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Regular Sunday service will resume after 6:00 a.m.
• Trains departing from Palmetto Station will depart at 4:00 a.m., 4:17 a.m., then every 30 minutes until 5:47 a.m.  Regular Sunday service will resume after 5:47 a.m.
• Trains departing from Miami International Airport Station will depart at 4:00 a.m., 4:23 a.m., 4:46 a.m., then every 30 minutes until 5:46 a.m. Regular Sunday service will resume after 5:46 a.m.

In addition, parking garages at Metrorail stations will open at 4 a.m. and race goers can park for free at all Metrorail garages.

Metromover Service
Metromover, which is free, will begin service at 4:00 a.m. on race day.

Metrorail Parking Fee: FREE

• Marathon participants can park at Metrorail stations for FREE all day on race day. Metrorail parking facilities will open at 4:00 a.m.

Driving

Driving into downtown:
To avoid delays due to road closures, please follow these directions to arrive in Downtown Miami. These directions will get you to the downtown area adjacent to the start line at the American Airlines Arena. DO NOT USE BRICKELL AVENUE BRIDGE.

From the north:
I-95 South to Exit 3B (NW 8th Street). Go left onto NW 8th Street and take 8th Street east into downtown.

From the south:
I-95 North to Exit 2B (NW 2nd Street). Go north to NW 5th Street and make a right towards Biscayne Blvd.

From Westbound on Julia Tuttle Causeway (195)*:
Take 195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and take the 2B exit. Make left onto US1/Biscayne Blvd and head North towards Downtown

From East on 836 (Dolphin Expressway)*:
Take 836 E towards 95N. Take 4A Exit towards Miami Beach. Make sure to stay to the right in order to take the 4B Exit towards 112. Take 112 East and get off on 2B (Biscayne Blvd). Make left onto US1/Biscayne Blvd and head North towards Downtown.