TRANSIT
Getting to and from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Campus
by transit is easier than ever!
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Program
Tri-Rail
Tri-Rail is the Tri-County commuter rail system. Tri-Rail has 18 stations along the eastern corridor of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.
To get to campus from Tri-Rail, get off at the Fort Lauderdale Station, which is located on the West side of I-95 on Broward Blvd. Take the FL1 Shuttle to the Broward County Transit (BCT) Central Bus Terminal, and take Route # 40 which provides direct connection to campus.
Fare
Students receive a 50% discount on monthly, roundtrip, and one-way tickets.
Faculty & Staff receive a 25% discount on monthly or 12-trip tickets through the Employer Discount Program (EDP). Click Here to enroll as an EDP member.
Click Here to view Tri-Rail's discount policy.
Click Here to calculate your fare.
Schedule
Click Here to view the complete Tri-Rail schedule.
Broward County Transit (BCT)
BCT is the bus system which brings you to destinations within Broward County.
The easiest way to plan your trip to campus is through Google Transit! Click Here to obtain your Google step-by-step transit directions!
Fares
BCT offers a discounted College Student Pass. Click Here for more information.
Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)
MDT is the transit system which brings you to destinations within Miami-Dade County and connects you to Broward County Transit. If you’re coming to campus from Miami-Dade County, the easiest way to plan your trip with MDT is through Google Transit! Click Here to obtain your Google step-by-step transit directions!
Click Here for more information on MDT schedules, fares, and passes.
Sun Trolley
The Sun Trolley is Fort Lauderdale’s Community Bus Service which brings you to destinations in Fort Lauderdale with their vintage-style trolleys. The Sun Trolley passes right by The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Campus to connect you to world-class dining, shopping, beaches, and entertainment. Just wave to the driver and the bus will stop to pick you up. Most fares are as little as $.0.50 to ride.
Click Here for more information on Sun Trolley maps, schedules, and fares.
Transfer Policies
Each agency has different transfer policies, enabling you to use a combination of bus and train services to get you to your destination. Be sure to check the websites of the transit systems you plan to use for information regarding their policies, or contact South Florida Commuter Services at 1-800-234-RIDE (7433) for more information.
Bikes on Transit
Bicycles are allowed on all of the transit systems in South Florida. The links below will connect you with the policies for each agency:
Miami-Dade Transit (Requires a Permit)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Program
Faculty and staff are allowed to set aside pre-tax dollars for public transit commuting costs! The Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit works similar to a Flexible Spending Account for healthcare, which helps you save money by reducing your taxable income. Click Here to learn more about this program. Enrollment in the Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Program is easy! Just enroll online at www.wageworks.com or call 877-WageWorks (877-924-3967) Mon thru Fri, 8 AM to 8 PM.
Visit South Florida Commuter Services at www.1800234RIDE.com
or call 1-800-234-RIDE for more information.
South Florida Commuter Services is a program of the Florida Department of Transportation.