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Trip Summary
There are 18 daily trains from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale. Traveling by train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale usually takes around 38 minutes, but the fastest Brightline train can make the trip in 35 minutes.
Distance | 41 mi (66 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 35m |
Lowest price | £11.97 |
Trains per day | 18 |
Most frequent service | Brightline |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
In the last month, £21.82 was the average price of a train ticket from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 9 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around £13.72 more than that for a same-day booking.
Prices as travel date approaches
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 9 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Fort Lauderdale from West Palm Beach will be about £13.72 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Which train should you take from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
Brightline is the one and only train line which connects West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are 18 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Brightline | 18 | 0h 39m | £27.95 |
Brightline is a popular train service that provides comfortable, convenient travel within Florida. The trip from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale usually lasts around 0 hours and 39 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy the train's free WiFi, comfy seats, and snacks available onboard. You can pick from 18 daily departures from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale on Brightline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs West Palm Beach at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 18 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach.
City Information
West Palm Beach
Unlike its sister Palm Beach, which has long been associated with the ultra-lux lifestyle, West Palm Beach offers a treasure trove of away-from-the-shore entertainments and cultural activities. West Palm Beach houses some of the most vibrant art communities in the state, so art lovers should not miss the chance to visit the local Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, or the Norton Museum of Art. The city’s vicinity to nature allows travelers to get up close and personal with wildlife at venues such as McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, the Lion Country Safari, or Okeeheelee Park.
For food aficionados, West Palm Beach is an affordable destination that can stand toe-to-toe against Palm Beach’s restaurant scene. The principal dishes in the area revolve mostly around seafood, especially groupers and shrimps. Restaurants worth trying out include Tin Fish or Bimini Twist.
West Palm Beach station, a historic destination in the city, is served by Amtrak as well as various bus carriers. There are daily long-distance trains and buses running through this station, offering access to cities as far as New York. The main airport in the city is the Palm Beach International Airport, which is located just west of the city.
Fort Lauderdale
Nicknamed the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale offers vast stretches of white sand beaches at affordable prices, allowing the average traveler to enjoy fun under the sun with ease. Fort Lauderdale Beach is the premier destination for beach-goers and nature lovers, and it is noticeably less chaotic than its counterpart at Miami Beach, making it a perfect spot for a quiet and leisurely getaway. Another alternative is the nearby Las Olas Beach, which features clean and refreshing water. Nature lovers can also take an airboat tour to the famous Everglades and get up close to the alligators.
For shopping fans, Sawgrass Mills, a famous shopping outlet with 250 stores, will be a top choice. Don’t forget to take the time for a stroll around the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District and enjoy the setting sun as the day comes to a close.
The Fort Lauderdale Amtrak station is the main train station in the city, offering quick access to other cities in the state of Florida. In the center of town, not too far from the train station, you can find the Greyhound station which is the busiest bus travel hub in Fort Lauderdale. The principal airport in the area is the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport which, as its name suggests, is located right in between the two neighboring cities. However, it's also easy to get from Fort Lauderdale to the Miami Airport for more flight options.
Station Information
Where is the train station in West Palm Beach?
Main departure station: WPB Brightline Station
There is one train station in West Palm Beach.
All train stations in West Palm Beach:
WPB Brightline Station
Where is the train station in Fort Lauderdale?
Main arrival station: Brightline Station
Fort Lauderdale has one train station.
Train stations in Fort Lauderdale:
Brightline Station
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