There are 5 ways to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 34m$162–252Drive 223 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Beach to Clearwatercar 223 mi
4h 9m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411
9h 12m$48–83Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly, line 300 bus, line 52 bus
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus
6h 44m$130–346Train to Miami International Airport, fly
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
7h 23m$563–1,119
Palm Beach to Clearwater by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Beach to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from LAKEVIEW AVE at DIXIE HWY and arriving at Park St Terminal - Platform - B via West Palm Beach Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Palm Beach station to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Palm Beach and Clearwater is 216 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater, including transfers.
Palm Beach to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from West Palm Beach Bus Station.
Palm Beach to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Palm Beach to Clearwater is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Palm Beach, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $20–35
- Premium
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Palm Beach to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Palm Beach to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Beach to Clearwater is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Palm Beach to Clearwater.
There are 1956+ hotels available in Clearwater.











