I-95, U.S. 1 and U.S. 192 carry Melbourne traffic; SCAT buses are free for residents on three city routes; downtown parking is free, with time limits on some streets.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: Space Coast Area Transit (321Transit.com), its 2026 system map, the City of Melbourne’s Downtown Melbourne Public Parking page, the Federal Aviation Administration’s airport record for MLB and the Florida Department of Transportation’s CFLRoads.com.

Melbourne sits on both sides of the Indian River Lagoon, linked to the beachside by causeways. Space Coast Area Transit runs the buses, and the city owns its own commercial airport.

Who to call

  • Live traffic and closures: FL511 or dial 511
  • Buses: Space Coast Area Transit, 321-633-1878, trip planner
  • Airport: Melbourne Orlando International, 321-723-6227
  • Downtown parking questions: Community Development, 321-608-7500
  • Road work this week: our road construction and closures guide

Main roads

The state roads FDOT works on in and around Melbourne:

  • I-95. FDOT’s current repaving project lists the interchanges at Malabar Road (Exit 173), Palm Bay Road, U.S. 192, Eau Gallie Boulevard (S.R. 518), Pineda Causeway (Exit 188), Wickham Road (Exit 191) and Fiske Boulevard.
  • U.S. 1 runs through the city; FDOT is rebuilding the stretch from Myers Drive to the Crane Creek bridge.
  • U.S. 192 (New Haven Avenue) is downtown’s main street and the route west to I-95 and across the Indian River to the beaches.
  • Eau Gallie Boulevard (S.R. 518) runs from I-95 to the Eau Gallie Causeway and the beachside.
  • Babcock Street (S.R. 507) runs south toward Palm Bay.

The city’s evacuation guidance says the causeways stay open before a storm but become unsafe in tropical-storm-force winds; see hurricane prep.

Buses: Space Coast Area Transit

Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) is Brevard County’s bus system. Its 2026 system map lists these Melbourne-area routes:

Route Name
20 Heritage-West Melbourne
21 Downtown Melbourne
24 Melbourne
25 Melbourne/Palm Bay
26 South Beach
28 North Melbourne
29 Melbourne/Viera
30 South Beach Connector
33 Eau Gallie Arts District
  • Free for residents: thanks to a City of Melbourne grant, there is no fare on Routes 21, 24 and 29 for Melbourne residents with a valid ID riding within the city limits, SCAT says.
  • Changes posted now: SCAT has proposed running Route 28 every 60 minutes starting Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, and has posted a public hearing notice on a proposed discontinuance of Route 33. Check route alerts before you ride.
  • Park and ride: SCAT lists an Eau Gallie Park & Ride lot on Eau Gallie Boulevard west of I-95.
  • Plan a trip: use the trip planner or the “find my route” tool on 321Transit.com. SCAT’s Melbourne office is at 460 S. Harbor City Blvd.
  • Paratransit: SCAT runs ADA and Transportation Disadvantaged paratransit; applications are on its special services page.

The airport

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is owned by the City of Melbourne and sits about 2 miles northwest of the city center, according to the FAA airport record. The airport office is at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, 321-723-6227. The site began as Melbourne Municipal Airport and was Naval Air Station Melbourne during World War II; see history and landmarks. FDOT starts widening Ellis Road this fall; see road construction.

Downtown parking

From the city’s parking page, downtown parking is free:

  • City Hall parking garage and the lot next to City Hall. No time limit on floors 2-5; no overnight parking. A security guard is on duty Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
  • Lots on Strawbridge Avenue east of City Hall by the railroad tracks; on Vernon Place south of New Haven Avenue; in front of the Henegar Center on New Haven Avenue; and behind the Henegar Center.
  • Hotel Melby sets aside 30 garage spaces for free public parking, through its valet.
  • On-street parking along New Haven Avenue, side streets and the streets around City Hall, plus new spaces on Front Street. Some spaces have time limits that apply 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The city may charge in city lots and the garage during special events, with notice posted in advance.

Bikes and trails

  • FDOT is adding 7-foot buffered bike lanes on U.S. 1 from Myers Drive to University Boulevard and on Ellis Road as part of current projects.
  • The city’s Southwest Trails project built a half-mile, 10-foot trail along a canal from Florida Avenue to University Boulevard.
  • More in parks and trails.

What this means for you

  • Melbourne resident? Ride Routes 21, 24 and 29 free with ID.
  • Downtown: park free in the City Hall garage, floors 2-5.
  • Check FL511 before I-95 at night while FDOT repaves.

Related: road construction and closures, moving to Melbourne and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Is there free bus service in Melbourne, Florida?

Yes, for residents. Thanks to a city grant, Space Coast Area Transit charges no fare on Routes 21, 24 and 29 for Melbourne residents with a valid ID riding within the city limits.

What is the airport in Melbourne, Florida?

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), owned by the City of Melbourne, about 2 miles northwest of the city center by the FAA’s measure. The airport office is at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, 321-723-6227.

Is parking free in downtown Melbourne?

Yes. The city lists free public lots and the City Hall parking garage, with no time limit on floors 2-5. Some on-street spaces have time limits from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The city may charge during special events.

How do I plan a bus trip in Brevard County?

Use the trip planner on 321Transit.com, Space Coast Area Transit’s site, or call customer service at 321-633-1878.