Dade-Monroe Express
Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) contracted with American Coach Lines to provide bus service for the corridor between Florida City (Wal-Mart) and City of Marathon. The bus service is known as Dade-Monroe Express with the route designation being #301.
The fare for each one-way trip on the Dade-Monroe Express is $1.85 and requires the passenger to provide the bus driver with the exact amount; no change can be provided. Metro Bus Passes, Bus Tokens, Golden and Patriot Passports, STS ID’s and MDT Employee ID’s are accepted as well. See the Dade-Monroe Express service schedules for the route and days of operations listed below.
The fare for transferring to the Dade-Monroe Express bus from the mainland MDT bus is in addition to the regular $1.50 MDT bus fare. The transfer requires that an extra $.50 be paid to the MDT driver. Then along with that transfer, another $.35 is paid when boarding the Dade-Monroe Express for a total cost of $2.35 for the combined trip.
The fare for transferring to the mainland MDT bus from the Dade-Monroe Express bus is in addition to the regular $1.85 Dade-Monroe Express bus fare. The transfer requires that an additional $.50 be paid to the Dade-Monroe Express driver. The passenger will present the transfer to the MDT driver with no additional fare being required. This results in a total cost of $2.35 for the combined trip.
For more Dade-Monroe Express information, ask questions or record a complaint regarding the bus service please contact them directly at MDT Customer Service, 1-305-770-3131; or MDT Customer Service-South of SW 216th Street, 1-305-891-3131; or MDT TTY Users (deaf and hard of hearing), 1-305-654-6530.
Most service issues should be handled by calling Miami-Dade Transit Customer Service 1 305-770-3131, however, In the event you need a local Monroe County liaison for Dade-Monroe Express call Monroe County Transit (MCT) at 1-305-289-6352 please leave your name and telephone number should you receive a voice mail response and someone will return your call.
Lower Keys Shuttle
Lower Keys Shuttle operates shuttle bus service between Key West and Marathon connecting with Dade-Monroe Express in Marathon to provide bus service from Key West to Florida City (mainland Miami). Scheduled stops are made in Key West, Boca Chica, Big Coppitt, Bay Point, Sugarloaf, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key, Big Pine Key, and Marathon. See the Lower Keys Shuttle Schedules for route stops and days of operation listed below.
The fare for each one-way trip on the Lower Keys Shuttle is $2.00 and exact fare is required, no change can be provided.
For Lower Keys Shuttle information please contact them at 305-809-3910. |
