I'm going to the game tonight and wanted to know from anyone who has ridden either or both -- which is the more efficient or easier route to take -- the City of Miami trolley from the Civic Center station or the Metrorail shuttle from the Culmer station?

 

Also, is there a long line to board the shuttle or trolley leaving the ballpark after the game to get back to the metrorail stations?

 

Thanks.

I would recommend the shuttle. I took it for Opening Day. As soon as you get off from the Culmer Station, the shuttle is RIGHT THERE waiting. There were others behind it so it's definately running non stop. I did not take the shuttle back since a friend dropped me off but I did see they were there waiting, even before the game ended.

 

I've heard lots of people that took trolleys were upset that they were not on time and when they did arrive, had to fight to get on. Now, trolley is free and shuttle you have to pay. I think it's the same as if you take a Metrobus. If you have a monthly pass, it's included. Otherwise, gotta get an Easy card or Easy ticket from the station.

Thanks

 

The $5 day pass for Metrorail covers a round trip on Metrorail and round trip on the shuttle or bus

I think I remember reading that on here

the shuttle was an excellent recommendation -- on both the trip from the Metrorail station to the stadium and back again, they had 4-5 shuttle buses lined up to start loading people on

 

I never saw the free trolley anywhere, so I don't know where they drop off or pick up at the stadium

 

the only problem with the trip was the Metrorail itself. On the trip back, we had to wait 25-30 minutes for a northbound train to arrive and then it took almost 45 minutes to travel from Culmer to Palmetto station. The train was running very slow and the driver stopped 3 times in-between stations for no apparent reason.

 

Overall, I would take the Metrorail only on busy weekdays to avoid rush-hour traffic. On weekends, driving is the best way to go I would think. The best thing to do might be to drive to Culmer station, park there, and then take the shuttle to the stadium.

 

Has anyone heard anything about the shuttle from Magic City casino?

Thursday's day game vs cubs we are taking the trirail from Fort laud station to metro rail. Then taking the shuttle from culver station. I'm gonna time everythng from my front door to park. Wanna see if it's worth taking. I would think weekends makes more sense to drive. But weekdays I would rather sit back and take the trains. From sawgrass mills area it took me 45 min on opening day from door to parking lot.

the shuttle was an excellent recommendation -- on both the trip from the Metrorail station to the stadium and back again, they had 4-5 shuttle buses lined up to start loading people on

 

I never saw the free trolley anywhere, so I don't know where they drop off or pick up at the stadium

 

the only problem with the trip was the Metrorail itself. On the trip back, we had to wait 25-30 minutes for a northbound train to arrive and then it took almost 45 minutes to travel from Culmer to Palmetto station. The train was running very slow and the driver stopped 3 times in-between stations for no apparent reason.

 

Overall, I would take the Metrorail only on busy weekdays to avoid rush-hour traffic. On weekends, driving is the best way to go I would think. The best thing to do might be to drive to Culmer station, park there, and then take the shuttle to the stadium.

 

Has anyone heard anything about the shuttle from Magic City casino?

 

i have it free parking and 5 dollar round trip first bus leave 2 hour before game two hour after game (( their few bus running 2 hour before game and after))

Trains stop "for no reason" because we're on a special train that doesn't normally run. Our cars have to wait so exceptions can be made on the right of way.

Tri rail - from boca it's about an hour to the metro rail transfer. Another hour to get to your seats from Metro rail. Add another half hour for wait times, ticket purchasing, late trains, and traffic.

 

Overall I recommend taking the train to afternoon games. At night, transportation authorities make fans wait for passenger accumulation. That way fewer trains are used. On opening day I didn't get back home till after midnight.

 

Anyone else taken tri rail?

On opening day I didn't get back home till after midnight.

 

 

 

From Boca?? Not bad. Opening Day we didn't get home til almost 1:00 AM. But with some experimentation we have found a different way in and out that cuts down on the drive time and traffic while only adding a couple more miles to the trip. But that was a Saturday game. No idea how it will be going in on a week night.

Does anyone know how much it is to park at the Cardona Medical Center? It says market parking fees but I'm not quite sure what that means.

Drive around the residential streets near the stadium and park for free.

Drive around the residential streets near the stadium and park for free.

 

 

Kinda hard to enjoy a game while you are wondering if your car will be there when you get back.

Anyone who's wondering.. It took us roughly twenty minutes to exit the parking garage after the Cubs game.

 

I recommend (if you're coming from the North)

To bypass the dolphin expwy and get off at SW 7th, come in from the south. Lot less traffic

Thanks

 

The $5 day pass for Metrorail covers a round trip on Metrorail and round trip on the shuttle or bus

 

 

When you go--- BUY THE $5 ONE DAY PASS.

 

I thought the $2 one covered a ride on the shuttle--- no.

 

Without the $5 one day pass, it's $2 for the Metro, $2 for the Shuttle, $2 Return Shuttle, $2 Metro, and for some reason I had to swipe the card again to leave when I got off.

 

Wish It was explained better before. Everything said the shuttle was included in the metro pass.

Just curious, do the shuttle buses have their own lanes or traffic control? Or do the shuttles have to fight their way through traffic with everyone else?

Just curious, do the shuttle buses have their own lanes or traffic control? Or do the shuttles have to fight their way through traffic with everyone else?

 

 

Fight through traffic, but they know their own way around to avoid it--- biggest obstacle is when they are leaving the stadium. Still only a 10 minute ride back to metrorail though.

So we took tri rail today from bass pro shop station in Hollywood. From there to metro rail transfer took 35 min. From metro rail to shuttle took 20 min. And shuttle to park took 10-15 min. The way back was about the same. The shuttle does not have its own lane but the way that get u back to station is pretty fast. Buy the all day pass for $5 cause they charge for the shuttle. Over all I would only take this route for a weekday day game. Any other time I would drive and take half the time. If they ever decide to build a new track for metro rail that takes you right to the park that would be nice.

Anyone who's wondering.. It took us roughly twenty minutes to exit the parking garage after the Cubs game.

 

I recommend (if you're coming from the North)

To bypass the dolphin expwy and get off at SW 7th, come in from the south. Lot less traffic

 

 

Tried that once and didn't like it. Now we get off at the airport exit (112) to 22nd Ave. Barely any traffic. But that was on a Saturday.

Anyone who's wondering.. It took us roughly twenty minutes to exit the parking garage after the Cubs game.

 

I recommend (if you're coming from the North)

To bypass the dolphin expwy and get off at SW 7th, come in from the south. Lot less traffic

 

 

Tried that once and didn't like it. Now we get off at the airport exit (112) to 22nd Ave. Barely any traffic. But that was on a Saturday.

 

That's the thing, you probably need to try it several times to get a good idea for how the traffic is with the new occupants of the Orange Bowl site. Now that the Marlins play 81 home games things will be different than when it hosted college games every so often.

 

I know I got a little lost going to look at the site when it was under construction last year, so I can imagine it would be a nightmare for me looking for parking on gameday with everybody else competing for parking. That's the one big thing keeping me from attending. I'd rather pay some bar for a seat on a party bus from Broward and just not have to worry about it at all.

have anyone take magic city bus? from casino

That's the thing, you probably need to try it several times to get a good idea for how the traffic is with the new occupants of the Orange Bowl site. Now that the Marlins play 81 home games things will be different than when it hosted college games every so often.

 

I know I got a little lost going to look at the site when it was under construction last year, so I can imagine it would be a nightmare for me looking for parking on gameday with everybody else competing for parking. That's the one big thing keeping me from attending. I'd rather pay some bar for a seat on a party bus from Broward and just not have to worry about it at all.

 

Dude...for real? I'm going to try my absolute hardest to be nice here, but that is probably the weakest excuse for not going to games I have ever heard. You don't want to compete for parking? What? You don't need to fight people for a spot. There are Cubans on every corner offering parking. The garages aren't going to be sold out. You can buy a pass online. You can park anywhere on here http://miami.marlins...ark_parking.jsp

Squall is essentially correct in that there hasn't been much of a problem driving in and finding parking -- at least so far. For me, it was very easy on Wednesday night to get in, find a spot, then get out immediately after the game. Several other members here who have attended games had similar impressions.

 

I think the "parking/traffic issue" was drummed up in the weeks prior to the season (mainly by the media) to a slightly exaggerated degree. The reality, it turns out, is very different -- so far.

What about those buses from world of beer and other bars in the broward palm beach area? Anyone tried them yet?

What about those buses from world of beer and other bars in the broward palm beach area? Anyone tried them yet?

Anyone who's wondering.. It took us roughly twenty minutes to exit the parking garage after the Cubs game.

 

I recommend (if you're coming from the North)

To bypass the dolphin expwy and get off at SW 7th, come in from the south. Lot less traffic

 

 

Tried that once and didn't like it. Now we get off at the airport exit (112) to 22nd Ave. Barely any traffic. But that was on a Saturday.

 

That's the thing, you probably need to try it several times to get a good idea for how the traffic is with the new occupants of the Orange Bowl site. Now that the Marlins play 81 home games things will be different than when it hosted college games every so often.

 

I know I got a little lost going to look at the site when it was under construction last year, so I can imagine it would be a nightmare for me looking for parking on gameday with everybody else competing for parking. That's the one big thing keeping me from attending. I'd rather pay some bar for a seat on a party bus from Broward and just not have to worry about it at all.

Dude...for real? I'm going to try my absolute hardest to be nice here, but that is probably the weakest excuse for not going to games I have ever heard. You don't want to compete for parking? What? You don't need to fight people for a spot. There are Cubans on every corner offering parking. The garages aren't going to be sold out. You can buy a pass online. You can park anywhere on here http://miami.marlins...ark_parking.jsp

 

I don't think it's the weakest excuse because it's what has been drummed into the fan base by a very bigoted media that apparently believes if you can't say something bad, don't say anything. They had no concrete idea of how this parking was going to work out than anyone here did. But that didn't stop them. It became a main issue to most folks, myself included.

 

When the place was under construction we went there several times for numerous reasons. But mainly to get used to the drive and to check on possible parking areas. The media constantly said those garages would be sold out and ONLY for season ticket holders if they paid the price for them.

 

Coming in from our direction there are people on every block with signs offering parking. Prices start at $10 a few blocks away and increases up to $20 the closer to the stadium you get. I would say that if you buy the passes, be careful buying one for the flat lots the team is offering if it has been a rainy day. The one I noticed looked like they were having a MudFest ralley going on.

Anyone who's wondering.. It took us roughly twenty minutes to exit the parking garage after the Cubs game.

 

I recommend (if you're coming from the North)

To bypass the dolphin expwy and get off at SW 7th, come in from the south. Lot less traffic

 

 

Tried that once and didn't like it. Now we get off at the airport exit (112) to 22nd Ave. Barely any traffic. But that was on a Saturday.

 

That's the thing, you probably need to try it several times to get a good idea for how the traffic is with the new occupants of the Orange Bowl site. Now that the Marlins play 81 home games things will be different than when it hosted college games every so often.

 

I know I got a little lost going to look at the site when it was under construction last year, so I can imagine it would be a nightmare for me looking for parking on gameday with everybody else competing for parking. That's the one big thing keeping me from attending. I'd rather pay some bar for a seat on a party bus from Broward and just not have to worry about it at all.

 

And think outside the box a bit. Most people will be using their GPS to get there and back. Try routes that a GPS won't take you, even when using the alternate route feature.