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West Palm Beach is easy to navigate because its streets are laid out on a grid. Numbered streets run east-west, and the main north-south arteries are U.S. Route 1 and Olive Avenue. You'll probably want to use a car for travelling between the various communities within Palm Beach County, or if you plan to visit Lake Okeechobee or the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Interstate 95 provides quick access to the communities north or south, unless you prefer the scenic route along the Intracoastal Waterway. Within the city, or between West Palm and Palm Beach, you might find that parking is a hassle and that the trip is more enjoyable when you rent a bicycle or take a cab. Bicycle: You can rent bicycles at the Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop.
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Rail: Tri-Rail provides commuter service between West Palm Beach and Miami. Trains run once an hour from 5:47 AM until 9:47 PM, Monday through Friday, with reduced service on weekends. One way fare is $5.50 ($4 weekends)and includes free transfer to MetroRail in Miami. (800-874-7245) Bus: Bus service is provided by Palm Tran, with a ticket to ride costing $1.25. (561-233-4287) Taxi: Cabs are plentiful but difficult to hail on the street. It's best to order by phone or go to a cab stand. Rates start at $2 plus an additional $2.25 for each mile. One of the larger companies is Yellow Cab at 561-689-2222.
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Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is located two-and-a-half miles west of downtown West Palm Beach. Transportation from the airport to downtown West Palm Beach:Free shuttle service is provided by many hotels; check with your hotel directly or through automated reservation. Bus: Palm Tran bus #44 leaves from the main terminal. The trip downtown takes 10 minutes and connects with the Tri-Rail commuter line to Miami. The cost is $1.25. (561-841-4287) Taxi: Taxis are available at the transportation desks at each end of the terminal building.
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