Getting Around West Palm Beach
The best way to get around West Palm Beach is by car. Whether you rent one or use your own, a car is necessary to enjoy the city's sites. Taxicabs are also an option, but, due to the distance between destinations, they can be prohibitively expensive. Located less than five miles southwest of downtown, West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) hosts several rental car companies.
| Car | You'll have plenty of opportunities to rent a vehicle, either at the airport or around town, but lots of travelers save on a West Palm vacation by driving instead of flying. Just be prepared for pricey tolls along the way. Once you are in the city, you will find that the roads are set up on an easily navigable grid system, and parking is plentiful. But it's best to avoid main thoroughfares like I-95 during rush hour. |
| Bus |
The Palm Tran bus system operates more than 30 routes throughout West Palm and Palm Beach, and fares are incredibly inexpensive. With a recently renovated system, the buses are becoming more convenient and useful for getting around. Still, the public transit system is unreliable particularly during rush hour. |
| Train |
Amtrak stops at the western edge of West Palm Beach on the Silver Service/Palmetto line. Visitors can take taxicabs from the station to their ultimate destination. |
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