To be near downtown and being a station that handles both the MetroRail and the MetroMover, I think this is a good, average station. It could be cleaner and it could be more colorful and cheerful, but it does serve its purpose of being a transfer hub station for several lines. The Government Center station is one of the intramodal stations in downtown Miami and is operated by Miami-Dade Transit and serves as a transfer station not only for the Metrorail and Metromover rapid transit systems but it also serves as a bus station for Metrobus, Paratransit, and Broward County Transit buses. The station is located near the intersection of Northwest First Street and First Avenue, a part of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Building. It opened to service May 20, 1984, next to the site of a former FEC railway station which is now MiamiCentral. The second floor of the complex includes the main fare control for Metrorail and platforms for the Metromover loops, as well as the Metrofare Shops area. The third floor of the complex is a mezzanine for transfers between the two services. A ghost platform for a never-built east-west Metrorail line is located on this level. The fourth floor of the complex is the Metrorail platform. It is the highest transit platform of the Miami-Dade Transit system in height and can hold up to eight Metrorail cars. read more

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It's a Miami Metro station! Security staff was pleasant and helpful. Very quiet on a Sunday with a long wait time for the train. Overall a decent experience. read more

It's a little dirty. I wish they could limit the amount of homeless people that hang out there and approach you. Some of them are quite aggressive. There isn't much to say. It's a metrorail station. It is what it is. read more

Opened for service in 1984, the downtown Government Center station is a bit grubby around the edges, but still functions as an important transportation node for Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus. Additionally, Broward County Transit express bus routes travel to it during rush hours. I sometimes laughingly think of it as a miniature of New York's Grand Central Station, with people hustling in ten different directions, but of course without the style and fine dining available in the real thing. read more

Government Center Station - Robert is Here! - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I haven't rode the metro or a bus in a couple years now. But ever since I lost my car due to a car accident you gotta do what you gotta do! I'm an active member of the metro and bus. Their have been a lot of delays lately with the metros i don't know why. And be advised metro trains don't run after a certain hour of the morning! The smell is atrocious. It smells like pee everywhere we should do something about it and spray disenfected every night to make it smell and look more attractive. Another thing that I've noticed is that the metro doors CLOSE on you after exactly 20 seconds. This is completely unacceptable and scary people have told me that someone got their arm stuck their one time. This needs to be fixed ASAP read more

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This is the central station for metro rail . There is a info booth where you can by discount passes . Heavy on security safe area during rush hour very busy. Well light an a electronic sign with train arrivals. Always a great place to see an interesting person. read more

Government Center Station - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

The metro is the way to go when visiting a city, I hate dealing with parking a car and paying the high parking rates and some of these places. I would give them 5 stars but I thought the metro rates were a little pricey for the short rides we took. read more

Government Center Station - SEP2014 - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is a public transportation stop on Miami Dade city metro rail system. This stop is The county seat for Miami Dade County, known as the government center. This stop also serves as a transfer point to local buses and the Metromover. read more

Government Center Station - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

I pass through here every single day because it's part of my work commute. Out of all the stations, I think this one is the cleanest and filled with people who can help if you are lost. I like that there is a little kiosk where you can buy snacks if you're hungry. There is an information booth where there is someone to help direct you the right way. It's the center of many connecting routes for the Metromover (free!) and Buses. It's right next to the Public library if you're in the mood to read. It's also walking distance to the courthouse. If you work somewhere in Downtown, the metrorail is definitely the best choice! It will save you tons of money on gas, parking, and not to mention road rage stress! I'm also a huge germaphobe, so I love how they have little hand sanitizer stations. lol! The only reason I'm giving this a 4 star rating is because every day something is broken or not working. The elevators are out of service, they are repairing the escalators, the tv monitors that show when the next train is arriving are out of order. Other than that, you can never go wrong with this form of public transportation! read more

Government Center Station - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

It's good to take a ride in the yum yum stuff of sweet honey Rail. Can I get a scoop! Baby, I took a ride wit it here. It made me wanna Shoop! So adding more information to my experience. During my hour break from Jury Duty, I decided to take a Pizza and ride the Metro rail for the first time. Starting here at Government Station, I saw that Miami is quite clean compared to New York and Boston. I also liked how they had a lot of parking spaces for you to park and ride. And riding the Metro Rail around the inner circle eating pizza and a coke, Wow!! Miami has a very nice view of modern buildings! It's a nice loop to see more of where I live although, I'll have to make more time to stop on some stations and really take advantage of this city. Best part of all, the little Metro Rail that has no driver, is free!! read more

I find it funny how some people are almost literally afraid of using the Miami public transportation. Sure, it's not fancy and yes, agreed, our PT has a lot and I mean a lot to improve on. Given the fact that we're a commuter city I guess it's so be expected. This station is one where most people get off. Literally. After this station there's only a handful of people that will stay on the train. The station is pretty much how every other station is so there's not too much to tell. Some parts smell like urine and you may have to sit next to the creepy guy while waiting to get on the train but other's than that it's a-okay! read more

Even though Miami isn't well known for it's good transportation, but the area has a Metro Rail system that runs to the south side of Miami Dade County and North East section. For a tourist, I recommend to go places south of the Civic Center Station. North of it is an industrial wasteland. Around the station there is a bus transit center that takes passengers north to Aventura Mall and east to Miami Beach. The station area had a few creepy characters panhandling and sleeping on the ground. The building itself looks as a Modernist Monstrosity, but it felt like walking into a portal to go through the station entrance. There is also an airport like people mover system that shuttles through different parts of downtown. My assessment, the public transportation system is good enough in Miami and Ft Lauderdale, there is no need to use taxis or expensive private transportation. The station also has vending machines for Easy Pass, which is equivalent to Washington DC's SmarTrip or Bay Area's Clipper Card. read more

Government center station is the central dispersion point within downtown Miami! One can catch the metro rail which is a minimal charge of $2.25 for a one-way ticket or the metromover which is free! The metromover only passes through the downtown area. It is strategically and centrally located in the heart of downtown. It is convenient however at times can be a madhouse more so during rush hour..people trying to get to work or school and go home from work or school. I usually feel safe at this station because there is always a constant flow of people passing through as well as security. Government center has numerous government service offices as well as shops and food stores. These stores are not open 24 hours but are during business hours during the work week Monday to Friday from 8-5 PM. There is escalators, elevators and stairs to access common areas within government center. I fraud got use this station as its a stop to my home. read more

Government Center Station - Metro mover here we come...thank you for being empppttttyyyy! - Municipality Near Me - Miami, Florida

The Metro IS the way to go, assuming you're not spoiled by LYFT. I am bus literate and use public transportation in every city I visit both here and abroad-and while I like the public transportation available in Miami, my one bus ride from the government center was a little bit 'off' and it was NOT my fault. i wanted to go to South beach, I told the driver the address, and he gave me a rather bum steer i thought: He told me to get off too early and to wait for the Miami public bus, which never came. I ended up walking, it as a lovely day and I did not mind at all, but it was really odd that a bus driver would not suggest the most direct route and guide me, since it was obvious I did not know what I was doing.....and i wasn't sure he didn't do this deliberately. I had on m "happy birthday ' hat and some Xmas garb-he might not have been charmed. The system is certainly cheap and if you need to use it rather than or to supplement the People Mover, well, ok-and govt center while it is a bit 'shabby' in terms of the homeless, this is a fact of life and the area IS clean and they had a market going on which was full of bargains....so......caveat emptor. Know where you want to go before you get on the bus, always helps. And it is slow....crowded and getting to South Beach from Govt center is not for those who want an 'efficient route.' But if you have the time it's ok. But this is the first time I've been on a ;public system where I did not want to use it again......the People mover, yes, the bus system, no....Odd. read more