I-95, Florida's Turnpike and PGA Boulevard, Palm Tran's routes 1, 2, 3, 10 and 33, the nearest airport in West Palm Beach and the city's golf cart rules.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Facts come from Palm Tran, the airport, the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Road work changes weekly; see our road construction page.

Palm Beach Gardens is built for cars, with two north-south expressways, I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike, running through it and PGA Boulevard as its main east-west street. County buses run on the big north-south roads, and the nearest airport and train stations are in West Palm Beach. Golf carts are now allowed on many quieter city streets.

Who to call

  • Live traffic: FL511 or dial 511
  • Palm Tran buses: 561-841-4287 (561-841-4BUS), trip planner
  • Airport: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, 561-471-7400
  • City traffic concerns: Palm Beach Gardens Police Department non-emergency, 561-799-4445

Main roads

The state road names FDOT uses on its District 4 project pages:

  • S.R. 9/I-95 runs north-south, with interchanges at Northlake Boulevard and S.R. 786/PGA Boulevard.
  • Florida’s Turnpike runs north-south farther west. Its Jog Road entrance is Exit 107, the city’s traffic notices say, and highway signs mark PGA Boulevard as Exit 109.
  • S.R. 786/PGA Boulevard is the city’s main east-west road, with interchanges on both I-95 and the Turnpike.
  • Northlake Boulevard is a county road along the city’s southern side; Palm Beach County sets its lanes, speed limits and signals, the city says.
  • S.R. 710/Beeline Highway, on the city’s western edge, is being widened from four to six lanes between Northlake Boulevard and Blue Heron Boulevard through summer 2028.
  • S.R. 811/Alternate A1A, S.R. 809/Military Trail and Prosperity Farms Road are major north-south roads, all closed to golf carts under city rules.

Two big state jobs affect these roads: the Beeline Highway rebuild and the I-95 interchange at Northlake Boulevard, due to start in November 2026. Details and closures are on our road construction page.

Palm Tran buses

Palm Tran, the county bus system, lists these routes serving Palm Beach Gardens on its bus routes page:

Route Where it goes
1 U.S. 1 from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton
2 Congress Avenue from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, west of I-95
3 Military Trail from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton
10 North-south between Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter
33 East-west from Palm Beach Gardens to Westgate, across northern West Palm Beach

Route 20 runs from Northlake Boulevard to downtown West Palm Beach along Congress Avenue. Plan a trip with Palm Tran’s trip planner, and check service alerts before you ride. Fares and passes are on Palm Tran’s fares page.

The airport

The county’s main airport, President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI), is at 1000 James L. Turnage Blvd. in West Palm Beach, according to the airport’s website. Its directions page says:

  • I-95 southbound: take Exit 69B for a direct overpass to the airport entrance.
  • I-95 northbound: take Exit 69 for Belvedere Road and the airport, and stay right.
  • Turnpike southbound: take Exit 97, Southern Boulevard, east, then the Australian Avenue exit toward the airport.

Palm Tran stops on the outer curb of Level 1, and rideshare pickups are on the outer curb of the third-floor departure level, the airport says.

Trains

There is no passenger rail station in Palm Beach Gardens. The nearest Tri-Rail station is at 203 S. Tamarind Ave. in West Palm Beach, and the Amtrak station is next door at 201 S. Tamarind Ave., according to the airport’s public transportation page. Tri-Rail runs between West Palm Beach and Miami; call 800-874-7245.

Biking and golf carts

  • Burns Road protected bike track: a two-way track separated from traffic by a concrete curb, from Military Trail to Alternate A1A, due to be finished in October or November 2026.
  • Fairchild Avenue: a buffered bike lane and a 10-foot shared-use path, due in January 2027.
  • Golf carts: under Ordinance 17, 2026, adopted July 9, golf carts may use public roads posted at 25 mph or less, and the 8-foot multi-modal paths in Avenir and Alton at up to 15 mph. Drivers need a valid driver’s license or learner’s license. Carts are banned on U.S. 1, PGA Boulevard, Northlake Boulevard (except its north-side path), Military Trail, Beeline Highway, Central Boulevard, Prosperity Farms Road, Alternate A1A, Hood Road and most of Jog Road, and in city parks. After dark they need headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.

Parking

The city’s website lists no municipal parking decks, meters or downtown time limits. City parking tickets are heard at parking violation hearings in the City Hall council chambers; the next is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the city’s calendar.

What this means for you

  • Flying out? Allow time for the drive to West Palm Beach; Exit 69B is the fastest way in from the north.
  • Taking the bus? Routes 1, 2, 3 and 10 cover the main north-south roads.
  • New golf cart owners: stay off PGA, Northlake and Military Trail.

Related: road construction and closures, parks and trails and moving to Palm Beach Gardens.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest airport to Palm Beach Gardens?

President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI), the former Palm Beach International, at 1000 James L. Turnage Blvd. in West Palm Beach. From I-95 southbound, take Exit 69B for a direct overpass to the entrance.

Does Palm Tran serve Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes. Palm Tran routes 1 (U.S. 1), 2 (Congress Avenue), 3 (Military Trail) and 10 (to Jupiter) run from Palm Beach Gardens, and Route 33 runs east-west to Westgate. Customer service: 561-841-4287.

Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes, on public roads posted at 25 mph or less, under an ordinance the City Council adopted July 9, 2026. Golf carts are banned on PGA Boulevard, Northlake Boulevard, Military Trail, U.S. 1 and other major roads.

Is there a train station in Palm Beach Gardens?

No. The nearest Tri-Rail and Amtrak stations are in West Palm Beach, at 203 and 201 S. Tamarind Ave.