How many transportation resources are in Florida?

Women's Corner tracks 15 transportation resources for women in Florida.

Are transportation resources in Florida free?

9 of the 15 listed transportation resources in Florida are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Florida have transportation resources?

Listings span cities including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale.

What are some examples of transportation resources in Florida?

Featured entries include Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus/Metrorail), LYNX — Central Florida Transit, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), Broward County Transit, Florida Medicaid Transportation.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 15 Florida transportation listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a free bus pass?

Most transit agencies have reduced or free passes for low-income riders, seniors, students, and people with disabilities — apply through the transit agency directly. TANF and SNAP recipients often qualify for free passes through state Human Services. Domestic violence shelters, job training programs, and recovery programs typically provide transit passes for participants.

Are there free rides to medical appointments?

Yes. Medicaid in every state covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — call your Medicaid managed care plan or state Medicaid office to schedule rides to doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, and pharmacy. American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery and Angel Flight provide free transportation for cancer and serious illness. 211 can find local volunteer driver programs.

Can I get help buying or fixing a car?

Yes — Ways to Work, Modest Needs, Vehicles for Change, and 1-800-Charity-Cars provide low-interest loans or donated vehicles to low-income working parents. Many state TANF programs have car repair funds for parents who need transportation for work. Local United Way 211 has the most current list — funds rotate.

What if I have no transportation to my job?

Tell your American Job Center caseworker — WIOA can fund transportation as a 'supportive service' including bus passes, gas cards, and car repair. SNAP E&T and TANF work programs also pay for transportation. Many employers in low-wage industries (logistics, healthcare) now offer transit stipends or shuttle service from designated pickup points.

Best Transportation in Florida — 15 resources

About Transportation for Women

Transportation assistance helps women get to work, court, prenatal appointments, childcare, and DV shelters. Public transit passes are often free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT, which covers rides to all covered medical visits at no cost), and WIC. Many workforce and job training programs include bus passes, and the Ways to Work program funds low-interest car loans for working parents. Domestic violence shelters often coordinate confidential relocation transportation through VAWA-funded programs. In rural areas, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs operate through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance.

Transportation in Florida

Florida handles family law in circuit courts across its 20 judicial circuits. The Department of Revenue Child Support Program oversees enforcement statewide. Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale are the largest metros. Bay Area Legal Services, Three Rivers Legal Services, the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and statewide Planned Parenthood affiliates serve women.

15 Resources

1. Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus/Metrorail)

Miami-Dade Transit runs the Metrobus network, Metrorail elevated heavy rail, and the free Metromover downtown people-mover from its NW 1st Street headquarters. The EASY Card system handles reduced fares for seniors, persons with disabilities, and students enrolled in participating schools.

(305) 891-3131 · 111 NW 1st St, Miami, FL 33128 · Daily 5am-12am · Visit Website

2. LYNX — Central Florida Transit

LYNX operates the bus network across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties plus the LYMMO downtown Orlando circulators, all from its N Garland Avenue downtown hub. Reduced fares for seniors and persons with disabilities run through the ACCESS LYNX card program — apply with ID at the LYNX Central Station.

(407) 841-5969 · 455 N Garland Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 · Mon-Sat 5am-11pm · Visit Website

3. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)

HART operates fixed-route bus service plus the TECO Line streetcar from Ybor City through downtown Tampa from its E 21st Avenue operations base. Reduced fares are available for seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders — apply for the reduced-fare ID by phone or in person.

(813) 254-4278 · 4305 E 21st Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 · Mon-Sat 5am-10pm · Visit Website

4. Broward County Transit

Broward County Transit operates fixed-route buses and the TOPS! paratransit service across Broward County. Reduced fares for seniors and persons with disabilities are available with the appropriate ID; the call center handles routes, schedules, and accessibility-service applications in English, Spanish, and Creole.

(954) 357-8400 · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · Daily 5am-11pm · Visit Website

5. Florida Medicaid Transportation — Free

Florida Medicaid Managed Care plans cover free non-emergency medical transportation to scheduled appointments for enrolled members. Each plan contracts with a transportation broker (Modivcare, Access2Care, others); a mother calls her plan's NEMT line at least 48 hours ahead to schedule the ride.

(877) 357-3268 · Statewide service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. SunRail — Central Florida Commuter Rail

SunRail's 16-station line runs weekday commuter service from DeBary in Volusia County south to Poinciana in Osceola County through downtown Orlando. Tickets are sold through the SunRail mobile app or station vending machines; the customer-service line covers service alerts and disability accommodations.

(855) 724-5411 · Central Florida · Mon-Fri 5:30am-10pm · Visit Website

7. Brightline — South Florida Rail

Brightline's higher-speed passenger trains connect Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach, with the Orlando station extending service inland. Often faster than driving I-95 during peak traffic — and the in-seat WiFi and tray tables make it more usable for parents traveling with kids.

(833) 274-4854 · South Florida corridor · Daily service · Visit Website

8. Amtrak — Free

Amtrak's Silver Service and Auto Train serve Florida stations from Jacksonville through Miami, with onward connections to the Northeast Corridor. Senior, military, child, SNAP-recipient, and rail-pass discounts are all available; the national site explains accessibility services and how to book wheelchair space.

Nationwide · Online

9. Greyhound — Free

Greyhound's Florida network connects every major city plus many smaller communities at fares far below rail prices for long distances. Discounts for seniors, students, military, and children; stations in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee serve as regional hubs with the most departure options.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. FlixBus / Megabus — Free

FlixBus and Megabus are budget intercity carriers with curbside pickup in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, plus routes within Florida and onward to the Northeast. Fares start around

0 when booked weeks in advance — useful for mothers planning visits to out-of-state family on a tight budget.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. US Department of Transportation — Free

USDOT's site explains federal transit funding, ADA-paratransit rights, and air-travel passenger protections. Useful for Florida mothers filing complaints about inaccessible service or researching mobility options for relatives in other states — accessibility complaint procedures are federal, not state.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Veterans Transportation Service — Free

Florida's VAMCs in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Bay Pines (St. Petersburg), Gainesville, and West Palm Beach all operate Veterans Transportation Service shuttles to and from the medical center for veterans without personal transportation. Call your VAMC's Voluntary Service office to schedule pickup.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Modivcare (Medicaid Transportation) — Free

Modivcare is the contracted broker for Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation across several Florida Medicaid Managed Care plans. Call your plan's member-services line first to confirm the broker assignment; the national Modivcare site explains how the broker model works once you've been routed there.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety — Free

AAA's Foundation provides free senior-driver self-screening tools, in-person CarFit assessments, and the Roadwise Rx tool that reviews medications for driving impact. Useful for Florida mothers concerned about an aging parent's driving safety — Florida law makes it difficult to involuntarily restrict driving without these resources.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. National Aging and Disability Transportation Center — Free

NADTC is a federal technical-assistance center publishing transportation guides for older adults and people with disabilities, including how to find volunteer-driver programs and Medicaid NEMT options by state. Useful background reading when arranging a parent's care across multiple Florida counties.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many transportation resources are in Florida?: Women's Corner tracks 15 transportation resources for women in Florida.
Are transportation resources in Florida free?: 9 of the 15 listed transportation resources in Florida are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Florida have transportation resources?: Listings span cities including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale.
What are some examples of transportation resources in Florida?: Featured entries include Miami-Dade Transit (Metrobus/Metrorail), LYNX — Central Florida Transit, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), Broward County Transit, Florida Medicaid Transportation.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 15 Florida transportation listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a free bus pass?: Most transit agencies have reduced or free passes for low-income riders, seniors, students, and people with disabilities — apply through the transit agency directly. TANF and SNAP recipients often qualify for free passes through state Human Services. Domestic violence shelters, job training programs, and recovery programs typically provide transit passes for participants.
Are there free rides to medical appointments?: Yes. Medicaid in every state covers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) — call your Medicaid managed care plan or state Medicaid office to schedule rides to doctor visits, dialysis, therapy, and pharmacy. American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery and Angel Flight provide free transportation for cancer and serious illness. 211 can find local volunteer driver programs.
Can I get help buying or fixing a car?: Yes — Ways to Work, Modest Needs, Vehicles for Change, and 1-800-Charity-Cars provide low-interest loans or donated vehicles to low-income working parents. Many state TANF programs have car repair funds for parents who need transportation for work. Local United Way 211 has the most current list — funds rotate.
What if I have no transportation to my job?: Tell your American Job Center caseworker — WIOA can fund transportation as a 'supportive service' including bus passes, gas cards, and car repair. SNAP E&T and TANF work programs also pay for transportation. Many employers in low-wage industries (logistics, healthcare) now offer transit stipends or shuttle service from designated pickup points.