How To Get Around Miami During Art Basel
By Shayne Benowitz
Art Basel Miami Beach, December 5-7, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, will once again bring the best artists and art galleries from across the globe to Greater Miami & Miami Beach for the largest contemporary art fair in North America.
Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week, December 1-7, make for one of the busiest weeks on Miami’s social calendar. With more than 80,000 art collectors, aficionados and celebrities regularly in attendance – not to mention approximately 280 galleries from 40 countries on-display – you’ll need a game plan to know exactly how to get there and where to park. We have insider tips on transportation and parking to help you make the most of the experience.
Parking At The Miami Beach Convention Center
Valet parking is available at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Visitors will also find a variety of public parking lots, parking garages and street parking in the immediate area, offering easy access to Art Basel, Design Miami and other satellite fairs in Miami Beach.
Miami Beach Parking Garages And Public Lots
Public and private parking garages and lots can be found throughout Miami Beach. Parking garage rates vary. Download the ParkMobile app to access street and lot parking. There’s also the option to PayByPhone.
Miami Beach Free Trolley
All year long, locals and visitors to Miami Beach can take advantage of the city’s free trolley service. There are five routes: the Middle Beach Loop, North Beach Loop, Collins Express, South Beach Loop and Mount Sinai Link.
The Miami Beach trolleys typically operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. at a frequency of about every 15 to 20 minutes. You can review routes and follow the trolley in real time by downloading the free Miami Beach Gov app. The City of Miami Beach typically adds extra trolleys during Miami Art Week.
Below are a few stops of interest during Miami Art Week:
Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center:
- 17th Street and Convention Center Drive (South Beach Loop B and Middle Beach Loop)
- Southbound: 19th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loop B)
- Northbound: 18th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loop B)
Design Miami, Northwest corner of Meridian Avenue and 19th Street:
- 19th Street and Meridian Avenue (South Beach Loop B and Middle Beach Loop)
INK Miami Art Fair, 1850 Collins Ave.:
- 18th Street and Collins Avenue (Middle Beach Loop)
Aqua Art Miami, 1530 Collins Ave.:
- 15th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)
The Bass, 2100 Collins Ave.:
- 21st Street and Collins Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B, Middle Beach Loop and Collins Express)
SCOPE Art Fair, Ocean Drive – Beachfront between 8th and 10th streets:
- 9th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)
Untitled Art Fair, Ocean Drive – Beachfront between 11th and 12th streets:
- 9th Street and Washington Avenue (South Beach Loops A and B)
Metromover, Metrorail And Metrobus
Miami-Dade Transit offers locals and visitors to Miami three options for public transportation: the Metromover, Metrorail and Metrobus.
The Miami Beach Airport Express (Route 150) runs between Miami International Airport and Miami Beach (with multiple stops between 41st Street and South Pointe Drive). This airport shuttle bus runs approximately every 20-30 minutes from about 5 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.
Download the GO Miami-Dade transit mobile app to track your ride and help plan your trip.
Free Water Taxi And Art Week Shuttles
The City of Miami Beach is collaborating with Art Basel Miami Beach to offer complimentary water taxis connecting Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, plus there will be a fleet of complimentary shuttle buses in Miami Beach to transport visitors and residents to the art fair. More details on routes and service will be released closer to the fair.
Citi Bike Program
For those who prefer bicycles, Citi Bike stations can be found throughout Miami Beach, the Miami Design District, Wynwood, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coconut Grove and beyond. All bikes can be picked up and returned at any location in Miami-Dade County. Rentals start at $6.50 for 30 minutes, and monthly memberships with unlimited 30-minute rides start at $20 to $35 per month.
Download the free Citi Bike app or see the Citi Bike station map to find the stations closest to you.
Ride Sharing, Taxis & Chauffeurs
Ride sharing is very popular in Miami, with Uber and Lyft operating throughout the destination. Passengers should expect surge pricing at peak times during Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week. Another option is Blacklane, a deluxe chauffeur service app with on-demand ride hailing and reservations by the hour available.
There are also a number of taxi companies in Miami, including Yellow Taxi Miami, available for hire at (786) 830-6253. Pricing will vary.
Although Freebee operates throughout the destination, including in Mid Beach, South Beach is not in its service area.
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