Getting from Palm Beach International Airport to Downtown

Miami is a southeastern city in Florida on the shore of the Atlantic ocean, which makes it a holiday hotspot. Being the seventh largest U.S. city, Miami is served by three main commercial airports:

• Miami International Airport
• Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
• Palm Beach International Airport

Aside from that, the city has numerous private or business airports, heliports, and seaplane ports. When flying to Miami, the most obvious airport options are Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach for that matter won’t be your first choice due to its distance from Downtown Miami. It’s located far out of the city, over a hundred kilometers away. But if you’re staying in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach or Boca Raton, this airport is a great choice. The airport though doesn’t have a good reputation because of delays and cancellation statistics, so when choosing the airport, consider that information.

The nearest city to Palm Beach Airport is West Palm Beach, which is one of the wealthiest cities in South Florida. It’s a vacation hotspot, offering travelers the myriad of luxurious resorts, exquisite mansions and historic landmarks. Aside from that, West Palm Beach is famous for its beautiful beaches, it’s a hotspot for water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving. In West Palm Beach you get the best of both worlds—a city pace with vacation vibes.

So how exactly do you get from Palm Beach International Airport to West Palm Beach? Which transfer is best for you depends on your budget and where your destination is. 

Bus 

There is a bus route 44, that runs between the airport and the city all days of the week. The bus stop is situated on Level 1 of the Terminal. It has two directions: Eastbound and Westbound. A single journey is around $2. The bus will take you to the Intermodal Transit Center, which is downtown West Palm Beach. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes. 

Some hotels have a permit issued by Palm Beach Airport to collect their guests from the Airport. These Hotel Courtesy Shuttles can be found on the Level 1 of the Terminal. These shuttles will get you directly to the Hotel. 

Train 

There is no direct connection to the public train system at the airport, but you can take a free shuttle service to get to the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station. 

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach cities in Florida. The Tri prefix stands for the three counties served by the railroad. The train also operates between West Palm Beach and Miami with stops on the way, so if you need to get to Miami, you can take a Tri-Rail. 

There is another train option at the Airport, which is Amtrak. It’s a passenger railroad service that provides both short and long-distance inter-city rail service. 

Yet again, you need to take an airport free shuttle to get to the Amtrak train station. 

It will bring you to the International Transit Center in downtown West Palm Beach. 

Taxi/Transfer 

Taxi rank can be found on Level 1 of the Terminal in the Ground Transportation area. To get to your destination in West Palm Beach it will cost you on average $25, a taxi ride to Miami is around  $185. The journey time to West Palm beach is more or less 15 minutes, whereas in order to get to Miami, you’d have to spend almost two hours.  

Taking a taxi is costly, but there is a way for you to spare some money and have all the benefits a taxi can offer. For that, please consider booking a transfer. 

We recommend GetTransfer, as it offers the best prices in the area. In case you don’t agree with the company’s pricing, you can offer yours, which is pretty convenient. 

For a group of four and more people, GetTransfer can find you a vehicle that suits the size of your company with all the baggage you have. Another sweet little bonus is that you can share the cost of the ride, which is beneficial for everyone. 

For families and passengers with massive luggage, getting a suitable vehicle on GetTransfer is a lifesaver. You won’t have to worry about your heavy belongings or your children getting lost in public transport. GetTransfer is a stress-free experience.

Booking the most suitable vehicle with GetTransfer is as easy as pie. All you need is to either download the GetTransfer app on your phone, or visit GetTransfer.com and fill in all the required information on the homepage, and then click “Get Offers”. The rest is up to the system. In a moment, you will be offered several options to choose from. If there are any extra requirements for the driver ― you can leave a message in the comment section. 

What you get when you book GetTransfer

• A wide variety of vehicle types: you can pick from passenger cars to shuttle buses. It all depends on how big your company is and how much baggage you’re carrying.
• You can book a transfer in advance and schedule a pickup time.
• No additional costs: taxes, road fees, and tips are included. 
• Your safety comes first. You know in advance who is picking you up, and you can choose your driver based on the ratings and the car photos. 
• You can choose from a few types of private traveling, from the most affordable to the VIP status.
• Every vehicle comes with individual additional services, be it free Wi-Fi access, cool drinks, safety shield or wheelchair accessible transfer. You can see what a vehicle has onboard when you choose your transfer.
• Vehicles are family friendly: if you travel with kids, you can find a required child seat type.

Among other perks with GetTransfer you can also schedule your way back to the airport in advance, before it is time to go home. 

The driver you choose will wait for you at the arranged time and pre-agreed location. If you can’t keep up, no worries! There is a free waiting time: 60 minutes at airports and 15 minutes at all other locations.