You can get around West Palm Beach without a car by combining Palm Tran buses, rail services and local shuttles.
For the PBI to West Palm Beach connection, Palm Tran Route 44 links the airport with downtown, while Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations sit on South Tamarind Avenue. For a coastal outing, explore West Palm Beach beaches as part of your trip.
- Palm Tran Route 44 connects downtown with Palm Beach International Airport and Keiser University.
- The West Palm Beach Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations are at 203 and 201 South Tamarind Avenue, respectively.
- West Palm Move has fixed-route and on-demand services; the Circuit shuttle operates within an active service zone.
How do you get from PBI to West Palm Beach?
Palm Tran Route 44 is a direct public-bus option between Palm Beach International Airport and downtown West Palm Beach. It also serves Keiser University via Belvedere Road and Jog Road, with service seven days a week.
At the airport, Palm Tran buses stop at the outer curb on Level 1. Route 2 also connects the airport with the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station, giving you a rail connection from the airport area.
If you’re comparing airport transfers, the PBI airport transportation guide covers the wider trip to West Palm Beach. Check the official site before you go, since routes, hours and fares can change; for bus details, consult Palm Tran and the airport’s public-transportation page.
Brightline, Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations
West Palm Beach has separate stations for Brightline, Tri-Rail and Amtrak, so confirm the station address before heading out.
Brightline
Brightline’s West Palm Beach station is at 260 Quadrille Plaza Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Its hours are Monday through Sunday, from 5:20 a.m. until the last train departure. The station garage is open 24 hours daily; you can add daily parking when booking or pay at the garage by scanning its posted QR code.
Tri-Rail
The West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station is at 203 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. Ticket vending machines are available during train operating hours on both platform tracks and accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Free parking is available for the commuting public.
Amtrak
The West Palm Beach Amtrak station is at 201 South Tamarind Avenue. A Palm Tran shuttle is available to carry Amtrak passengers to and from Palm Beach International Airport. The Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations are on the same avenue, but at different addresses, so use the one for your train.
Tri-Rail’s ticket kiosk is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays. Its ticket machines are another option during train operating hours.
Downtown shuttles and walking options
West Palm Move and Circuit provide local shuttle options in and around downtown, while the DowntownWPB trolley is no longer in service.
The Downtown West Palm Beach Development Authority describes West Palm Move’s fixed route as running between the Norton Museum of Art and Northwood Village, passing through downtown and nearby destinations. Service comes every 10 minutes, and the fare is $1 per ride.
Pay by contactless card, phone or smartwatch; cash isn’t accepted. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For trips outside the fixed route, West Palm Move’s on-demand service operates daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fare is $2 per ride. You can book in its app, online or by calling 561-264-0458, and pay by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Cash isn’t accepted. Transfers between the fixed route and on-demand service are free; when you use both as part of one trip, the fare is a flat $2.
Circuit rides are requested through the Ride Circuit app and are available only when both pickup and drop-off are within its active service zone. Service runs daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with fares that vary by pickup, drop-off and passenger count. For a walkable downtown outing, combine local stops with the downtown waterfront and GreenMarket.
The DowntownWPB trolley service was discontinued beginning May 31, 2023, so don’t plan a trip around it.
Planning trips from the motel area
Start by choosing your destination and then matching it to the service: Route 44 for the airport and downtown, West Palm Move for local trips, or a rail station for train travel. If you’re heading to the airport by rail, Route 2 serves the Tri-Rail station, and a Palm Tran shuttle connects the airport with Amtrak.
The Parkview Motor Lodge is The Parkview Motor Lodge about a 7-minute drive from the city centre, giving you a base for exploring by bus, shuttle or car.
Check each service’s operating hours and fare before setting out, especially if you need an on-demand pickup or a station ticket kiosk.
FAQs
Which Palm Tran route connects PBI with downtown West Palm Beach?
Route 44 connects downtown West Palm Beach with Palm Beach International Airport and Keiser University. Route 2 connects the airport with the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station.
Where are the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations?
The Tri-Rail station is at 203 South Tamarind Avenue. The Amtrak station is at 201 South Tamarind Avenue.
Does West Palm Beach have a downtown trolley?
No. DowntownWPB trolley service was discontinued beginning May 31, 2023. West Palm Move and Circuit offer local shuttle services.