Palm Tran Bus Schedule Finder for Routes, Stops, Maps, Fares, App & Live Times
Most riders opening this page want one thing fast: “Which Palm Tran route do I need, when is the next bus, where is my stop, how do I pay, and is there a service alert today?” This guide is built like a practical rider tool for Palm Beach County, not a thin schedule article.
What Palm Tran Riders Want First When They Open the Bus Schedule
Palm Tran bus schedule searches usually come from real riders in Palm Beach County who need a decision, not a long introduction. They may be going to work, school, Tri-Rail, Palm Beach International Airport, a medical appointment, Boynton Beach Mall, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Riviera Beach, Belle Glade, Pahokee, Jupiter or another Palm Beach County destination.
“Which Palm Tran route should I take?”
New riders need the system map, route PDFs, trip planner and transfer logic before choosing a bus.
“When is the next bus?”
Riders need real-time schedules, stop numbers, text alerts and the Palm Tran app, not only a static PDF.
“Where is my stop?”
Palm Tran stops use stop numbers. The route number and travel direction must match before you wait.
“How do I pay?”
Riders need Paradise Pass, cash rules, half/reduced fare, QUIK Pass, kiosk and retail-location guidance.
“Did my route change?”
Service changes can affect routes, timepoints, stops and airport access. Riders need the current alert page.
“Do I need Connection or Go Glades?”
Some riders need paratransit, Go Glades, Port Saint Lucie Express or special service instead of fixed route.
Quick answer: Use the official Palm Tran Routes & Schedules page if you already know your route number. Use Palm Tran Trip Planner if you only know your start and destination. Use the Palm Tran app, real-time schedules or text your bus stop number to 561561 when you are already near the stop and need the next departure.
Best rider workflow: plan route → confirm direction → check stop number → verify fare/payment → read service changes → use live arrival tool → reach the stop early enough for safe boarding.
Need the official Palm Tran home page first?
🏝️ Open Palm TranPalm Tran Schedule Tool Picker — Use the Right Tool for Your Trip
Rider-first layoutThis page should behave like a small transit dashboard. Palm Tran riders do not all need the same link. A daily commuter may need live arrivals. A first-time rider needs the map. A reduced-fare rider needs ID rules. A Glades-area rider may need Go Glades. A paratransit rider may need Connection.
I know my route number
Open the official routes and schedules page, then choose the route PDF or schedule link for your route.
I only know where I’m going
Use Palm Tran Trip Planner or system map first, then confirm the route, direction and stop number.
I need the next bus now
Use Palm Tran app, real-time schedules, text message service or stop-number lookup before walking to the stop.
I need fare help
Use Paradise Pass, exact cash fare, half/reduced fare, QUIK Pass and pass-purchase-location pages.
I need accessibility or paratransit
Use Connection, Handy Ride, bus ramp guidance and eligibility pages when fixed-route service may not fit.
I ride in the Glades area
Use Go Glades tools for Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay and mobility-on-demand style trips.
⚠️ Service change warning for 2026
Palm Tran has official fixed-route service improvements effective May 17, 2026. Before trusting an old screenshot or saved PDF, check the current service-changes page, especially if you ride Route 2, Route 4, Route 10, Route 33, Route 44, Route 47, Route 61, Route 71, Route 91 or Port St. Lucie Express.
Source Verification and Official Palm Tran Details
Publish-ready as of May 26, 2026. Official Palm Tran resources checked for this refresh include the Palm Tran home page, routes and schedules, May 2026 service changes, how-to-ride page, Palm Tran apps, Paradise Pass, text message service, half/reduced fare, Go Glades, Go Glades fares, Connection/Handy Ride and contact pages.
Routes listed
Palm Tran identifies its fixed-route system with 30 routes on its official site.
Daily ridership
The official site presents about 28,500 daily riders for Palm Tran service.
Annual ridership
The official site presents about 8.5 million annual riders.
Customer service
The official public number is 561-841-4BUS (4287).
Editorial rule: This page helps riders choose the correct tool, but Palm Tran remains the final source for route PDFs, route changes, fares, stop numbers, alerts, app links, Connection eligibility and Go Glades details.
Official Palm Tran Links for Routes, Live Times, Fares, Apps and Alerts
Palm Tran Routes and Schedules for Palm Beach County
Palm Tran’s official route page lists a May 2026 guidebook and route PDFs for fixed-route service. The safest way to use the schedule is to open your exact route PDF, confirm the direction, check timepoints, then use live tools close to departure time.
PSL Express
Use official Port St. Lucie Express guidance for commuter trips, timepoint changes and service updates.
Route 1
Check Saturday running-time adjustments and current PDF before planning a recurring trip.
Route 2
Official May 2026 changes include alignment modified to serve Palm Beach International Airport.
Route 4
Route 4 was extended to Boynton Beach Mall, replacing prior Route 71 alignment on Lawrence and Gateway.
Route 10
Check stop-level changes and official route PDF before using an older stop or saved map.
Route 33
Official changes include Australian/Blue Heron timepoint relocation and running-time adjustments.
Route 44
Review running-time changes, Sunday shifted departures and stop notes before weekend travel.
Route 47
Glades-area riders should check South Bay, Pahokee and Route 40 transfer-time changes carefully.
Route 91
Official changes include alignment modification and running-time adjustments.
The official page also lists route PDFs for routes such as 3, 20, 30, 31, 40, 41, 43, 46, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 70, 73, 80, 81, 88, 92 and 94. Because routes can change, use the official schedule page rather than copying route lists from old guidebooks.
Know your route number? Open the official route PDF list.
📄 Open Routes & SchedulesPalm Tran Live Bus Times, App, Text Service and Stop Numbers
A schedule PDF tells you what should happen. A live tool helps show what is happening now. Palm Tran gives riders multiple live-time options: Palm Tran app, trip planner, real-time schedules, text message service and alert subscription tools.
📲 Palm Tran app workflow
- Plan your trip: use the Palm Tran app or trip planner to compare route options.
- Find the nearest stop: confirm your stop number and served routes.
- Track the bus: use real-time schedule tools before walking to the stop.
- Check alerts: road work, stop moves and detours can change your boarding point.
- Use text backup: text your bus stop number to 561561 for instant bus information.
💡 Real-time rule
Use the route PDF for planned time and the live tool for street reality. If a bus does not show in real time, check direction, service day, holiday status, stop number and alerts before assuming the route is not operating.
Need the official Palm Tran app page?
📲 Open Palm Tran AppsAt a stop and don’t see the bus? Text your stop number to 561561.
💬 Text Service DetailsPalm Tran Fares, Paradise Pass, Cash, Reduced Fare and Go Glades
Palm Tran fare planning needs more than “bring money.” Riders may use Paradise Pass, reloadable smart card, Paradise Pass app, exact cash, credit/debit/phone pay options, half/reduced fare, QUIK Pass, retail locations, kiosks, Go Glades fare rules or Connection fare rules.
💳 Paradise Pass
Paradise Pass is Palm Tran’s contactless fare-payment option. Riders can use a reloadable smart card or the Paradise Pass app. If using the app, activate the mobile ticket and scan the barcode on the farebox as instructed by Palm Tran.
💵 Exact cash warning
Palm Tran’s official riding guidance says to have fare ready and use exact change because there is no cash refund. The Paradise Pass page also warns that fareboxes do not issue change or credit. Do not board with the expectation that the operator can make change.
½ Half and reduced fare
Palm Tran offers half fare on single-trip cash fare and reduced pricing on all QUIK Passes and select Paradise Pass limited-use tickets for riders who qualify. Riders using reduced fare must be able to present proper identification when boarding.
🌾 Go Glades fare difference
Go Glades is a separate service model from normal fixed-route planning. Official Go Glades fare guidance includes Mobility on Demand fare rules and specific fare notes for Routes 40 and 47. Check the official Go Glades fare page before riding in the Glades area.
⚠️ Fare mistake to avoid
Do not assume one payment method covers every Palm Tran-related service. Fixed route, Connection, Go Glades and Port St. Lucie Express can have different rules. Always open the official fare page that matches your exact service.
Need Paradise Pass or contactless payment help?
💳 Open Paradise PassHow to Ride Palm Tran Without Missing the Bus
Palm Tran’s official how-to-ride process is simple, but riders still miss buses because they skip the stop and direction checks. The route number on the bus must match your route, and the direction must match where you are going.
- Plan your trip: review the real-time bus schedule in Palm Tran Trip Planner or call customer service.
- Wait at a bus stop: many stops have shelters or seats, but not every stop has the same amenities.
- Check route and direction: confirm the route number and travel direction when the bus approaches.
- Signal the operator: Palm Tran instructs riders to signal when they want the bus to stop.
- Text stop number: text your bus stop number to 561561 for actual departure information.
- Have fare ready: use exact fare or proper payment before boarding to avoid delay.
- Ask for ramp if needed: official guidance says Palm Tran buses kneel, and riders who cannot step onto the bus can ask the operator to lower the ramp.
💡 Stop-number habit
Take a photo of the posted stop number for stops you use often. It makes texting 561561 faster and reduces wrong-stop confusion when routes share nearby stops.
May 2026 Palm Tran Service Changes Riders Should Check
Palm Tran’s official service-improvements page lists fixed-route changes effective May 17, 2026. This is exactly why an updated bus schedule page must warn users not to rely on old screenshots.
Route 2 to PBI
Route 2 alignment was modified to serve Palm Beach International Airport. Airport riders should check the current PDF.
Route 4 replaces Route 71 segment
Route 4 was extended to Boynton Beach Mall, serving stops previously served by Route 71.
Route 71 eliminated
Official service changes say Route 71 was eliminated and replaced by Route 4.
Route 44 Sunday times
Sunday departure times shifted, so weekend riders need the current schedule.
Route 47 Glades changes
South Bay, Pahokee and Route 40 transfer-time changes require careful checking.
Port St. Lucie Express
Timepoint and downtown stop changes were listed for Port St. Lucie Express.
Need the current official service-change list?
⚠️ Open Service ChangesConnection, Handy Ride, Go Glades and Port Saint Lucie Express
Not every Palm Beach County trip is a normal fixed-route bus trip. Palm Tran also provides paratransit through Connection, Go Glades service for the Glades area and Port Saint Lucie Express information. A useful schedule page must route users to the right service, not force every rider into fixed-route content.
♿ Palm Tran Connection / Handy Ride
Connection is the paratransit side of Palm Tran. Riders who cannot functionally use fixed-route buses should review eligibility, ride rules, reservation tools and fare pages through official Connection resources.
🌾 Go Glades
Go Glades helps riders schedule trips in the Glades service area. Palm Tran’s official Go Glades page explains app scheduling and web scheduling, while the fare page explains Mobility on Demand, Routes 40 and 47, ADA ID notes and pilot-program disclosure.
🚍 Port Saint Lucie Express
Port Saint Lucie Express riders should use the official PSL Express link and May 2026 update notes. Do not assume the local Palm Tran route map gives enough detail for express commuter travel.
Need paratransit or Connection details?
♿ Open Handy RideNeed Glades-area trip scheduling?
🌾 Open Go GladesReal Palm Tran Rider Problems: Heat, Transfers, Airport Trips, Tri-Rail and Wrong Stops
A strong Palm Tran schedule page should prepare riders for real conditions in Palm Beach County. The biggest problems are not only “what time is the bus.” They are wrong direction, heat while waiting, route changes, transfer timing, airport detours, Tri-Rail connection timing and app mismatch.
Florida heat
Use live tools before walking to an exposed stop. Bring water and avoid arriving too early in extreme heat.
PBI airport trips
Route 2 now serves Palm Beach International Airport under official May 2026 changes; verify the current route map.
Tri-Rail connections
Palm Tran marks routes serving Tri-Rail. Use live bus time plus train time to avoid tight transfers.
Transfer timing
Build extra time when transferring at the Intermodal Transit Center, shopping areas or rail stations.
Wrong stop number
Nearby stops can serve different directions. Match stop number, route number and travel direction.
App mismatch
If app and PDF disagree, check service alerts and route changes before assuming the bus is missing.
Smart Internal Route Hub for More BusSchedules.org Planning
This internal-link section works like a route-discovery tool. It keeps riders on BusSchedules.org after they finish the Palm Tran page and connects agency pages, route-number pages and nearby Florida/transit intent pages.
💡 Internal linking logic
These links are not random. They connect agency-based searches, Florida transit searches and route-number searches because riders often move from “Palm Tran schedule” to “specific route,” “nearby county bus,” “live tracker” or “fare rule.”
Palm Tran Map Near Me for Stops, Routes and Transfers
The map below is for discovery only. Use it to find Palm Tran stops or nearby Palm Beach County transit points, then verify the exact route, stop number, direction, service day, fare and alert status on official Palm Tran tools.
Palm Tran Bus Schedule FAQs for Real Riders
Where can I find the official Palm Tran bus schedule?
Use the official Palm Tran Routes & Schedules page for route PDFs and service changes. Use Palm Tran Trip Planner or real-time tools when you need live arrival information.
How do I check when the next Palm Tran bus is coming?
Use Palm Tran real-time schedules, the Palm Tran app, Trip Planner or text your bus stop number to 561561. A stop number gives more accurate information than guessing by street name.
What is the Palm Tran customer service phone number?
The official Palm Tran public customer service number is 561-841-4BUS (4287). Check the official Contact page for current hours, addresses and feedback links.
Does Palm Tran go to Palm Beach International Airport?
Official May 2026 service changes say Route 2 was modified to serve Palm Beach International Airport. Riders should check the current Route 2 PDF and live tools before traveling.
How do I pay for Palm Tran?
Palm Tran riders can use official fare options such as Paradise Pass, cash, pass products and eligible reduced fares. Exact cash is important because the farebox does not issue change or credit.
What is Paradise Pass?
Paradise Pass is Palm Tran’s contactless fare-payment system using a reloadable smart card or the Paradise Pass app. Check the official Paradise Pass page for purchase, registration and use details.
What happened to Palm Tran Route 71?
Official May 2026 service changes say Route 71 was eliminated and replaced by Route 4, which was extended to Boynton Beach Mall and serves stops previously served by Route 71.
What is Go Glades?
Go Glades is a Palm Tran service for the Glades area. Use the official Go Glades page for scheduling and the Go Glades fare page for current fare rules.
Is Palm Tran Connection the same as regular bus service?
No. Connection is Palm Tran’s paratransit service for eligible riders who cannot functionally use the fixed-route system. Use official Connection or Handy Ride resources for eligibility, reservations and ride rules.
Is BusSchedules.org the official Palm Tran website?
No. BusSchedules.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify exact routes, schedules, fares, alerts, stop numbers, apps and accessibility rules directly with Palm Tran or Palm Beach County official resources.
Final Summary: Best Way to Use the Palm Tran Bus Schedule
The smartest way to use the Palm Tran bus schedule is to start with your trip type. If you know the route number, open the official route PDF. If you do not know the route, use Trip Planner or the system map. If you are already near a stop, use the Palm Tran app, real-time schedules or text your stop number to 561561.
For fares, check Paradise Pass, exact cash rules and half/reduced fare pages. For accessibility, use Connection/Handy Ride. For Glades-area trips, use Go Glades. For 2026 route changes, open the official service-changes page before relying on an older screenshot or printed schedule.
This refreshed page now solves the first-screen user intent: routes, maps, next bus, stop number, fare, app, alerts, airport changes, Connection, Go Glades and internal route discovery. That is what makes the page useful for riders and stronger for search quality.