Beginning Oct. 16, travelers will have direct access to the Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) with the implementation of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s (SFRTA) new shuttle service to and from Tri-Rail’s West Palm Beach Station. The WPB-1 Shuttle Bus will be a free service like all other Tri-Rail shuttles.
The shuttle service is being launched in response to requests from passengers, who now have free direct access to all three international airports in the region. There are free connecting shuttle buses available for the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the Miami International Airport is easily accessible from the train via the MIA Mover that takes passengers between the airport terminals and the train station, as part of the Miami Intermodal Center (MIC). The shuttle to PBIA will take approximately 10 minutes from the station to the airport and vice versa.
“Tri-Rail is excited to launch this much-anticipated service for passengers traveling from Palm Beach International Airport,” said Commissioner Steven Abrams, SFRTA Governing Board Member representing Palm Beach County. “This shuttle service will be an added convenience for our passengers as it now provides a direct route with no stops.”
The new shuttle will serve all Tri-Rail trains and will pick up and drop off at the bus stop east of the Tri-Rail West Palm Beach Station on Tamarind Avenue, and access the ground transportation bus stop at the airport. The new PBIA Shuttle is a two-year demonstration project. At the end of that period of time, its performance will be evaluated and based on the findings, the SFRTA will decide whether to place it into permanent service
