Miramar
Introduction
Miramar is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, and a suburb of the Miami metropolitan area. It sits within the broader Miami metro, so you can treat it as a base for exploring the region rather than a stand-alone resort destination.
Getting around
Miramar has no metro, tram, or commuter rail of its own, so getting around without a car means relying on local buses run by Broward County Transit. The network is small, so check the route map before you travel: if your destination isn't on or near a served corridor, plan to combine a bus with a taxi or ride-hailing trip. South University Drive is the main artery for public transport, with the greatest concentration of stops along it, and Island Drive also carries bus service. A few residential streets — Southwest 33rd Street, Southwest 66th Terrace, and Utopia Drive — have a small number of stops, so some neighborhoods are served only lightly.
- Fares and passes are handled by Broward County Transit; check current fare options and whether a day pass or multi-ride pass suits your plans, since these are typically better value than paying per trip. Tickets are generally purchased on board or through the agency's official channels, so confirm accepted payment methods in advance.
- Taxis and ride-hailing complement the buses for trips that don't line up with a corridor, for late-night travel, for reaching neighboring cities, or when you're carrying luggage or traveling in a group.
- Walking works for short local trips, such as between a hotel and a nearby stop or shop, but stops are spread along main roads rather than concentrated in a walkable core, so plan on combining walking with a bus, taxi, or ride-hailing trip for longer journeys.
- Miramar has no commercial airport of its own; visitors typically fly into one of the major airports serving the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area and continue by road. A taxi or ride-hailing service is the simplest door-to-door option, a rental car is useful for exploring Broward County and beyond, and bus connections via Broward County Transit are possible but likely to involve transfers. Confirm current routes, fares, and pickup locations with the airport and transit agency before you travel.
Three days in Miramar
Day one: Start by getting your bearings in Miramar, a city in Broward County, Florida, sitting between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Walking is a good way to settle in, and Broward County Transit buses connect you to the wider area. Fares and tickets are worth confirming before you ride, and taxis are an option if you'd rather not wait. Keep your first day simple and let the layout of the streets sink in.
Day two: Spend the day exploring Miramar's neighbourhoods and their character, using South University Drive and Island Drive as your main routes. Southwest Street, Terrace and Utopia Drive are useful references as you move around. Confirm your transit plans in advance, and remember that Broward County Transit can carry you toward Miami or Fort Lauderdale if you want to extend your day.
Day three: Use your last day to revisit the parts of Miramar you liked most, or take a trip out to Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Check fares and tickets ahead of time, and confirm whether walking, taxis or Broward County Transit suits your plans best. Leave time to get back and sort your onward travel without rushing.