Transportation Options: Exploring Options for Getting Around Town

Getting around is important whether you need to get to school, the store, or work. If you are in Palm Beach County, here are some ways that you can get around if you don’t have a car!

Palm Tran/Public Bus

• Palm Tran is a public bus system that travels all around Palm Beach County.

• Riding the Palm Tran costs $2 per ride

• Daily passes cost $5

• If you plan on riding the Palm Tran a lot, you can purchase a Paradise Pass, which is a reloadable card.

  • Having a Paradise Pass makes sense if there are consistent days where you ride the Palm Tran more than two times per day.

• Palm Tran is a good option if you are traveling shorter distances.

Tri-Rail

• Tri-Rail is a train system that goes from West Palm Beach to the Miami Airport, along with many stops in between.

• The cost of riding depends on how far you are going and can be calculated here.

• Tri-Rail is a good option if you need to travel langer distances between West Palm Beach and Miami.

Trolleys and Shuttle Service

• If you are in Downtown West Palm Beach, there are free trolley rides around the area.

• There is also a program called circuit that provides free on-demand transportation around West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, as well as running specific routes. More information can be found here.

Amtrak

• Amtrak trains are a good option if you are traveling longer distances.

• Amtrak trains travel all over the U.S.

Sources

https://palmbeachtpa.org/transit/

https://www.palmtran.org/

https://www.tri-rail.com/

https://www.amtrak.com/home.html