The cheapest and fastest trains from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 2 trains that leave Jacksonville, FL for West Palm Beach, FL on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 432 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 21 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 9 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
41 Floridian6:58 AM9h33Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL4:31 PMWest Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL$861One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor9:49 AM7h21Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL5:10 PMWest Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL$1171One-way0 transfers
97 Silver Meteor9:49 AM7h21Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL5:10 PMWest Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL$1171One-way0 transfers
41 Floridian6:58 AM9h33Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL4:31 PMWest Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $309.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $585 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $520 (€420) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL costing on average $585 (€472).
Other travel options to West Palm Beach, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Flight takes on average 11h 47m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.75 (€-32.88). The journey takes 7h 48m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian | 6:58 AM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 9h33 | 4:31 PM West Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 9:49 AM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 7h21 | 5:10 PM West Palm Beach Station, West Palm Beach, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
Trains from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 12:35. The fastest train covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 6:58 AM |
Last train 12:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Jacksonville, FL and West Palm Beach, FL from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at West Palm Beach, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jacksonville, FL to West Palm Beach, FL
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Tamarind Avenue.
- City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
- The Regional Kitchen & Public House
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- Hilton West Palm Beach
- Hyatt Place West Palm Beach/Downtown
- Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Tri-Rail services
- Tri-Rail: Several lines available
- Bus: Palm Tran routes 1, 2, 3, 41
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