Homestead Trolley and the Roads Around Sunstone
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The Homestead Trolley is a free city bus service that runs three routes through Homestead, and it is one of the perks of living inside city limits at Sunstone. You do not pay a fare. You can track each trolley on a phone app. And on top of the everyday routes, the city runs a seasonal free trolley to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks.
This guide explains how the trolley works, where it goes, and the main roads you will use from Sunstone, without guessing at drive times.
Homestead Trolley Basics
Here is what the City of Homestead lists for its trolley service:
Detail | What the city says |
|---|---|
Cost | Free |
Routes | Three |
Weekday hours | Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Weekend hours | Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
No service | New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day |
Tracking | The Homestead Trolley Tracker app |
Questions | (305) 224-4775 |
The city says the app lets riders plan trips, see trolleys on a map in real time and get an alert when a trolley is close to their stop. Find the app and the latest route maps on the city's Homestead Trolley page.
The Three Homestead Trolley Routes
The city's trolley brochure names three routes. Here is a plain summary of each.
Downtown route
This route runs along Krome Avenue in the historic downtown, with stops near the Historic Museum and at Homestead Station. It also runs along West Mowry Drive and SW 4th Street. Krome Avenue is the main north-south street downtown; read more in our guide to Krome Avenue in Homestead.
Campbell route
This route runs along Campbell Drive for much of its length. Stops listed in the brochure include a Publix shopping center, a Lowe's, Leon Medical Center and the main hospital entrance on Campbell Drive.
Lucy route
This route has stops along SE 8th Street, Krome Avenue, Campbell Drive, SE 12th Avenue and Palm Drive, which the brochure also labels SW 344th Street. One stop sits at SE 8th Street and US 1.
The brochure marks transfer points where routes meet, so you can switch trolleys.
Which stop is closest to Sunstone?
The brochure does not name a Sunstone stop, and routes can change. Open the Trolley Tracker app or the city's route map, enter your homesite address and find the nearest stop. Do this before you count on the trolley for daily trips.
Changes Coming to the Routes
The city says it finished a Trolley Efficiency Study of its three routes. The new planned routes aim to connect riders to schools, shopping centers, hospitals and Miami-Dade County rapid transit stations. The city also says route segments will overlap so riders can transfer between trolley lines and Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus lines. The city held public workshops on the changes. Check the city page for the latest maps.
The Free Trolley to the National Parks
Homestead calls itself the "Gateway to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks." The city runs a seasonal free trolley to both parks, with an extra stop at Homestead Bayfront Park.
What the city lists:
The main boarding stop is Homestead Station at 4 South Krome Avenue.
One trolley goes to Everglades National Park, with a guided trip to Royal Palm and the Anhinga Trail.
The other goes to Biscayne National Park and Homestead Bayfront Park.
Both national parks offer free park admission to trolley riders, according to the city.
Space is limited, so the city recommends a reservation.
Service runs on set dates each season, so check the city's National Parks Trolley page for the current schedule. If you would rather drive to the Everglades, our guide to the Everglades National Park entrance explains the route.
The Main Roads Around Sunstone
Sunstone's address is 16200 SW 320th Street, Homestead, FL 33033. Lennar's page says the community is "Situated off the Florida Turnpike." Here are the roads to know, by name only.
SW 320th Street. The community's own street.
Florida's Turnpike. Lennar names it when it describes where Sunstone sits.
US 1. Shown on the city's trolley map, with a Lucy route stop at SE 8th Street.
Krome Avenue. The main street through downtown Homestead.
Campbell Drive. Home to the Campbell trolley route, with stops at shops and a hospital entrance.
Palm Drive (SW 344th Street). Home to Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park.
We do not list drive times. Traffic changes by hour and day. Test your own route at the time you would really travel. For the trip north, see the roads and transit from Homestead to Miami.
How the Trolley Fits City Life at Sunstone
The trolley is run by the City of Homestead, and Sunstone sits inside city limits. Our guide to city services at Sunstone covers the other city services that come with that. And if you plan to ride to the park on Palm Drive, read what Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park offers.
One last tip: if you search online for "Sunstone Homestead," you may find news about a different proposed project with the same name. Here is how to tell the two Sunstones apart.
Trolley Rider Rules to Know
The city's trolley brochure lists rules for every rider. In plain words:
No smoking on the trolley.
Carry only the packages you can easily hold.
Seats near the door go first to seniors and riders with disabilities.
All trolleys are wheelchair accessible, and the driver can help you board.
No eating or drinking on board.
Trolleys stop only at marked stops.
Pull the cord, or tell the driver, at least one block before your stop.
Stay seated until the trolley fully stops.
Only service animals are allowed.
Wear shirts and shoes.
Use headphones for music or videos.
Lost something? The brochure says to hand found items to the driver, who sends them to City Hall. You can call City Hall at (305) 224-4775 with questions.
Trolley or Car? A Simple Way to Decide
Use the trolley for trips that line up with a route, like a run to a shopping center on Campbell Drive or an outing downtown. Keep the car for trips outside the city or outside trolley hours. The weekend schedule is shorter, so plan Saturday and Sunday rides for the late morning and early afternoon.
Tips for the National Parks Trolley
Book a seat early, since the city says space is limited.
Board at Homestead Station on Krome Avenue, the main stop the city lists.
Check the city page for the season's dates before you plan a trip.
Common Questions
Is the Homestead Trolley free?
Yes. The City of Homestead describes it as a free public transportation service.
What are the Homestead Trolley hours?
The city lists Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It does not run on five major holidays.
How do I know when the trolley is coming?
Use the Homestead Trolley Tracker app. The city says it shows trolley locations in real time and sends an alert when a trolley nears your stop.
Does the trolley stop at Sunstone?
The brochure does not name a Sunstone stop. Check the city's route map or the app with your homesite address to find the nearest stop.
Can I take the trolley to the Everglades?
Yes, in season. The city runs a free National Parks Trolley from Homestead Station to Everglades and Biscayne National Parks. A reservation is recommended.
What highway is closest to Sunstone?
Lennar says Sunstone is situated off Florida's Turnpike. The community's street address is on SW 320th Street.
Try the Routes Yourself
Ride the trolley or drive the roads at your real travel times before you decide. Call 561-704-0091 or schedule a time to see Sunstone. The plans are on Lennar's Sunstone listing on our site.
Related reading: City of Homestead: A Buyer's Guide to Living Inside City Limits at Sunstone · Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park and Daily Life Near Sunstone · Sunstone Homestead: Two Projects, One Name, Explained