Homestead Trolley to the National Parks

Free Weekend & Holiday Trolley Service to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks! 

Enjoy free, guided trolley service from Downtown Homestead to two of America’s most treasured ecosystems: Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park, with an additional stop at Homestead Bayfront Park.

Season Information 

Special Holiday Service:
Daily • December 26–31, 2025

Regular Season Service:
Saturday & Sunday Only • January 3 – April 5, 2026

About the Program

The City of Homestead, designated as the “Gateway to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks," created this pioneer program to offer free public transportation to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks by expanding its already successful local trolley service. In addition, both Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park have partnered to offer free Park admission to those on the National Parks Trolley. This ground-breaking project  the first of its kind nationally to offer public transportation to two National Parks.

Two Different Trolleys (Choose Your Adventure)

1. Everglades National Park Trolley

Guided trip to Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail.

2. Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park Trolley

Waterfront views, beach stop, and island tour access.

Boarding Locations

Homestead Station (Main Stop)

4 South Krome Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

2905 NE 9th Street, Homestead, FL 33033
(Transfers required for certain Everglades return trips.)
 

Reservations

Capacity on the Trolley is limited and a reservation for your trip is highly recommended. 

Click here to make your reservation for the Trolley

Explore with the National Parks Trolley Mobile App

Enhance your trolley ride with the National Parks Trolley mobile app! Simply download the app and activate it during your ride. The app uses geolocation to track your trolley in real time and provides interesting facts and stories about the historical sites, cultural landmarks, and natural features you pass along the way.

The app is free for all riders and makes your trip interactive and educational.

Click here to download the app Apple/Googleplay
 

Plan Your Trip

Start and end your experience in Historic Downtown Homestead.  Eat at great local restaurants!  Tour Homestead's FREE Old Town Hall Museum, visit the newly expanded Losner Park or catch a show at the Seminole Theatre. Enjoy a walk through a town full of history, distinct architecture, and new opportunities. We encourage you to make a weekend of it! Stay at local hotels and take the whole family to one Park on Saturday and the other Park on Sunday.

Tips for a Smooth Trolley Experience

1. Choose One Park Per Day

We do not recommend visiting both parks in a single day. Each park offers a full day of activities, trails, and experiences. Pick a park, pack a picnic, and enjoy the day at your own pace.

2. Check Return Times at Your Drop-Off Location

When the trolley drops you off, look for the posted return schedule sign at that stop.
Please make sure you meet the last return time listed—this is the only way to get back to Downtown Homestead using the trolley.

3. The Trolley Is Transportation, Not a Tour Bus

The trolley provides transportation to and from the parks, not continuous guided touring.
If you board the last departure from Downtown at 4:12 PM or 4:34 PM, you will not have time to explore the park before the final return trip. In this situation, you must:

• Find your own transportation back to Downtown OR

• Stay on the trolley for its complete route without disembarking

Plan ahead to make the most of your visit!

Public Transportation

If want to get to the Homestead National Parks Trolley stop by using Miami-Dade County Public Transportation use the Miami-Dade Transit Trip Planner at MiamiDade.gov for a step-by-step guide on catching bus 38 to the Trolley stop at Homestead Station, located at 4 S. Krome Avenue.

Trip Routes 

Everglades National Park Trolley

Downtown Homestead to Everglades National Park
9:00am | 11:04am | 2:08pm | 4:12pm

Marriott Hotel to Everglades National Park via Downtown Homestead (Transfer Required)

10:17am | 11:53am | 1:39pm 

Anhinga Trail to Downtown Homestead*

10:09am | 12:13pm | 3:17pm | 5:01pm

*Includes 20 minute stop at Robert is Here Fruit Stand

Anhinga Trail to Marriott Hotel via Downtown Homestead* (Transfer Required)
10:09am | 12:13pm | 3:17pm

*Includes 20 minute stop at Robert is Here Fruit Stand

Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park Trolley

Downtown Homestead to Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park

9:00am | 10:36am | 12:12pm | 2:58pm | 4:34pm 

Marriott Hotel to Biscayne National Park & Homestead Bayfront Park

9:19am | 10:55am | 12:31pm | 3:17pm 

Biscayne National Park to Downtown Homestead

9:38am | 11:14am | 12:50pm | 3:36pm | 5:10 pm 

Homestead Bayfront Park to Downtown Homestead

9:50am | 11:26am | 1:12pm | 3:48pm | 5:00pm

Biscayne National Park to Marriott Hotel

9:38am | 11:14am | 12:50pm | 3:36pm 

Homestead Bayfront Park to Marriott Hotel

9:50am | 11:26am | 1:12pm | 3:48pm 

Marriott Hotel to Downtown Homestead

10:17am | 11:53am | 1:39pm | 4:15pm

Downtown Homestead to Marriott Hotel
9:00am | 10:36am | 12:12pm | 2:58pm 
 

About the Parks

Biscayne National Park

Explore the park by land or sea! Stroll the waterfront, bring a picnic, paddle the mangrove shoreline, or look for wildlife including dolphins, manatees, and turtles. Join one of the new, guided island boat tours and learn about the fascinating history and ecology of the park.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park Institute

Take the Trolley from Downtown Homestead to Biscayne National Park for the Island Boat Tour. Explore the crystal clear waters of Biscayne Bay and the iconic Boca Chita Key. Tours depart from the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at 9:30 am or 1:30 pm, 7-days a week. Cost: $83 plus tax for adults (13 & Up), $49 plus tax for kids ages 5-12. Departures and prices are subject to change.  

Click here to make your reservation

 

Everglades National Park

Just minutes away, lies a globally renowned treasure called Everglades National Park! The unique mix of tropical and temperate plants and animals makes the Everglades a truly exceptional place to visit. Stroll along the Anhinga Trail and observe alligators, turtles, butterflies and dozens of beautiful birds! Stop by the visitor center and enjoy the Park’s interactive exhibits and videos, or chat with a Ranger to learn about the only Everglades in the world.

Glades Glimpse

The Everglades is a place like no other! Discover the unique beauty and ecology of Everglades National Park through the Everglades National Park Institute, which offers a variety of guided tour opportunities. Daily programs depart from the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and include convenient transportation for guests.

These van tours were developed in partnership with EVER to expand upon the City’s Trolley Program, providing visitors with seamless transportation options and enhanced access to experiences throughout the park once they arrive.

Click here to learn about all of the available programs.
Everglades National Park

Homestead Bayfront Park

Come swim at this popular County Park, next to Biscayne National Park,
and enjoy its tropical atoll pool and beach. The Park offers a beach-side restaurant,
picnic pavilions, grills, a fishing area, and a large playground. The park also
conveniently provides outdoor showers and restrooms.

Bayfront Park


The National Parks Trolley program was created in partnership with NPCA and the NPS.