About

The Coral Gables Trolley has been providing a convenient transportation option for residents and visitors since 2003 and averages over 1 million passengers per year. The service is free Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and provides service on two routes, Ponce de Leon and Grand Avenue. 

  • Ponce de Leon runs north and south on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, from Douglas Metrorail Station to Flagler Street. 
  • Grand Avenue runs north and south from Douglas Metrorail Station through the historic McFarlane Homestead District.
  • The service provides connections to Miami-Dade Metro-Rail and Transit Metrobus Services and the City of Miami Trolley.
  • Funding for this program is made possible thanks to the Miami-Dade County Half Penny Transportation Surtax, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the Transportation Planning Organization.
  • Trolley Tracker
  • Download the ETA Spot app to always have the trolley tracker on your phone!
  • Trolley Route and Points of Interest Map [PDF]
  • The trolley does not run on Sundays, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Downtown Express

Suspending Service

Please note the city will suspend the Saturday Downtown Express Service. The final day of service scheduled is August 10, 2024. For alternative transportation options, the corridor along US 1 is serviced by the Metrorail and the Miami-Dade MetroConnect program, both of which connect to the Ponce De Leon and Grand Ave trolley routes at Douglas Station. 

Express Service

The Downtown Express Trolley Service runs from South Gables and the University of Miami to Miracle Mile and Giralda Plaza, making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy everything our city has to offer. Ride worry-free and enjoy world-class dining, shopping, events and entertainment. The Downtown Express is free and runs on Saturdays from 2 to 10 p.m. South and northbound routes will run approximately every 20 minutes.

Stops include Kerdyk Park, The Standard, Red Road Commons, University Metrorail Station, the Life Time Building, Miracle Mile, and Giralda Plaza.

Track trolleys in real time here.

View/download Downtown Express map.

Map of Downtown Express routes

Accessibility 

Coral Gables works to be accessible for all including the trolley. Learn more about the trolley's accessibility services on the link below.

Title VI Program Plan for Trolley Services [PDF]
On sunny day with clouds, a woman with a green shirt sits on her wheelchair on the trolley's ramp
On sunny day with clouds, a woman with a green shirt sits on her wheelchair smiling in front of the trolley