$5 Finds Near Public Transportation

by Rick Munarriz - Citysearch Contributor - 338 Reviews - 131 Lists

Updated: August 05, 2008

Want to save the environment and save money at the same time? It's possible--just hop on a bus or Metrorail to seek out these food, shopping, and fun bargains in Miami.

$5 Finds

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bayside Marketplace
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    401 Biscayne Blvd Ste R106, Miami, FL 33132 (map)

    Just a block East off the Metromover's Bayside exit, this outdoor shopping strip offers free live entertainment, but head upstairs to the foodcourt where several fast food outlets can fill you up with change for a fiver.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lowe Art Museum
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    1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (map)

    Just off the University exit on Metrorail, the University of Miami's ever-changing gallery of exhibits can be seen for just $5 if you are a student or a senior.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Just the Funny Theater
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    3119 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33129 (map)

    The 11pm comedy improvisational show is a bargain at $5. The Coral Way bus line gets you in and out of the guffaws.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average T-Mex
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    235 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Taco joint, just off the Washington Avenue bus stop, will keep you going with its bargain-priced eats.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pizza Rustica
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    863 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Slices are huge and attractively priced at this Lincoln Road institution, at the heart of several South Beach bus stops.

  6. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor Latin Express Cafe
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    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 (map)

    Home of quick and inexpensive Cuban standards, a few paces away from Metrorail's Civic Center platform.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Loggia Restaurant
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    68 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 (map)

    Classy Italian eatery can't feed you with a five spot, but come during Happy Hour for $5 well drinks and wine pours just off the Government Center Metrorail and bus line hub.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop
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    3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 (map)

    Tri-Rail can take you to Fort Lauderdale's penny-pinching flea market, where five bucks can go a long way.