How to travel from Jacksonville to Palm Beach, United States of America

The distance between Jacksonville and Palm Beach is around 281 miles (452km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Jacksonville to Palm Beach by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $480
Operated by

Delta

+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $62
Operated byFlixbus USA+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Palm Beach.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance281 miles (452km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Palm Beach

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Palm Beach by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $62 and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $480.

The distance between Jacksonville and Palm Beach is around 281 miles (452km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266 miles (428km)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Jacksonville and Palm Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Palm Beach is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $480.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Palm Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $62 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Palm Beach. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jacksonville to Palm Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in West Palm Beach. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Flixbus USA, Greyhound USA and Palmland Bus Lines run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Palm Beach. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jacksonville and Palm Beach. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and arrive at West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 60m.

There is no direct flight from Jacksonville to Palm Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jacksonville to Palm Beach typically takes around 2h 60m. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and and arrive into West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI).

The closest major airport to Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jacksonville and Palm Beach. The distance is around 281 miles (452km) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Palm Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $62.

How do I get from Jacksonville to Palm Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Palm Beach

Transport options from Jacksonville to Palm Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
$480
hourly1,348km (838 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
$220
hourly680km (422 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
$62
5 times a week515km (320 miles)
Bus via Melbourne7hrs
$90
4 times a week471km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
$28
on demand452km (281 miles)

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Airports near Palm Beach

The following major airports near Palm Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Palm Beach
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Palm Beach
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Palm Beach