Greater Miami Route 52 Shifts to Expand South Dade Access
Route 52 will terminate at SW 152 St instead of Dadeland South Metrorail starting October 15
Route 52 Cuts Dadeland South Metrorail Link
Miami-Dade Transit's Route 52 will no longer connect riders to Dadeland South Metrorail Station starting October 15, 2025, transit officials said. The route will instead terminate at SW 152 St/Transitway, ending a key connection that's served commuters traveling between South Dade neighborhoods and the rail system. Passengers who currently rely on Route 52 to reach Dadeland South will need to find alternative routes, though officials haven't specified which connections riders should use.
The service change affects how riders access one of 23 Metrorail stations in Miami-Dade's rail network, according to transit system data. Dadeland South serves as a major southern terminus and transfer point where bus routes connect passengers to rail service. Miami-Dade Transit hasn't publicly stated why it's discontinuing Route 52's Metrorail connection or whether ridership patterns influenced the decision. The number of riders who'll be affected by the service change wasn't immediately available.
The route realignment will add new service along SW 216 St and SW 211 St between SW 112 Ave and US-1, bringing transit access to South Dade neighborhoods that previously had limited options. Officials also plan to introduce short-turn service from South Dade Health Center to SW 200 St/Transitway with increased frequency, though specific headways weren't provided in the service change notice. The changes are part of Miami-Dade Transit's ongoing route adjustments across its system of more than 95 bus routes. Transit officials classified the changes as high severity due to their significant impact on travel patterns.
The October 15, 2025 implementation gives riders eight months to adjust their commute plans. Miami-Dade Transit typically notifies passengers several weeks before major service changes, though it's unclear whether public meetings were held regarding the Route 52 modifications. Passengers needing to reach Dadeland South Station should consult trip planning resources for alternative route options before the change takes effect.
Riders who use Route 52 to connect to Metrorail should plan alternative routes well before October. Those traveling to newly served areas along SW 216 St and SW 211 St will gain access to transit service they didn't have before. Moovit provides real-time updates and trip planning for Miami-Dade Transit routes, including Route 52's new service pattern when it takes effect.
