Palm Tran

Bus route 40 runs from Palm Beach International to downtown

Palm Tran is Palm Beach County’s public bus system, and route 40 stops directly at Palm Beach International Airport’s Main terminal. The stop sits on the outer curb on the arrivals level; follow signs for “Public Transportation / Palm Tran” once you exit baggage claim. Buses run most days from early morning into the evening, but frequencies change by time of day, so check the current route 40 timetable before you rely on a tight schedule.

A standard Palm Tran adult fare is $2.00 per ride, paid on board in cash or with a Smart Card. Drivers on route 40 do not give change, so bring exact bills or coins. If you expect to make more than one trip in a day, ask about Palm Tran’s all-day pass, which typically costs only a little more than two single rides and covers transfers across the network.

From PBI, Palm Tran route 40 typically links the airport with downtown West Palm Beach and points along Southern Boulevard. Travel time to central West Palm Beach often falls in the 15–30 minute range depending on traffic on I-95 and local roads. The bus makes multiple local stops along the way, so build in extra time if you have a flight out of the Main terminal and you are coming in from town.

Palm Tran operates on fixed published schedules, and service at Palm Beach International can drop to every 30–60 minutes outside peak times. On Sundays and holidays, route 40 may run less frequently than on weekdays, and the last bus can leave the airport well before midnight. If your flight lands late or is delayed, have a backup like a rideshare or taxi in mind in case the final Palm Tran departure has already left the Main terminal stop.

One practical tip: before you walk out of the Main terminal, pull up the live Palm Tran tracker or timetable for route 40 so you know if the next bus is 5 minutes or 45 minutes away; that helps you decide if you sprint to the curb or grab a restroom and snack first.