How to get to Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

Atlantic Avenue is the main east-west street of Delray Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County. It runs from I-95 east through downtown, past Swinton Avenue and Old School Square, over the Intracoastal Waterway and on to the ocean at A1A. There are other Atlantic Avenues, in Brooklyn, Atlantic City and Virginia Beach; this one is in South Florida. Here is how to reach it by car, train, bus and the City’s free ride service, checked Oct. 20, 2026.

• This guide covers Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County. The City says its municipal beach is centered at the east end of Atlantic Avenue and is easily reached from I-95. This is not Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, Atlantic City or Virginia Beach. City of Delray Beach: Delray Municipal Beach facility page

By car: I-95 exit 52B

Tri-Rail’s directions refer to I-95 at Atlantic Avenue as exit 52B. The Delray Beach Open’s travel page tells drivers to leave I-95 at Atlantic Ave. (exit 52) and head east. Either way, take the Atlantic Avenue exit and turn east for downtown and the beach. A1A (Ocean Boulevard) runs along the beach if you are coming up or down the coast.

• Tri-Rail's directions to its Delray Beach station start from I-95 at Atlantic Avenue, exit 52B. Tri-Rail (SFRTA): Delray Beach Station

Once you arrive, parking is metered on Atlantic Avenue and in City lots and garages. See the parking page for rates and the lot picker.

By train: Tri-Rail

Tri-Rail lists its Delray Beach station at 345 S Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, behind the South County Government Complex, with free parking for commuters. It is not on Atlantic Avenue: Tri-Rail’s directions from I-95 exit 52B are to go west 1/4 mile on Atlantic Avenue to Congress Avenue, then south 1/2 mile on Congress. From the station to downtown you need a bus, a taxi or a ride. Tri-Rail lists Palm Tran routes 2, 70, 81 and 88 at the station, plus Amtrak, taxis and trolley among the connections.

• Tri-Rail lists its Delray Beach station at 345 S Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, behind the South County Government Complex, with free parking for commuters. Tri-Rail (SFRTA): Delray Beach Station
• Tri-Rail's directions: from I-95 exit 52B go west 1/4 mile on Atlantic Avenue to Congress Avenue, then south 1/2 mile on Congress. Tri-Rail (SFRTA): Delray Beach Station
• Tri-Rail lists Palm Tran routes 2, 70, 81 and 88 at its Delray Beach station, and also lists Amtrak, taxis and trolley among the connections. Tri-Rail (SFRTA): Delray Beach Station

We found no Brightline station in Delray Beach. Tri-Rail is the rail stop. Source: Tri-Rail, Delray Beach station.

By bus: Palm Tran

• Route 81 (Atlantic Ave): direct east-west service along Atlantic Avenue from the Hagen Ranch Road Library to Downtown Delray Beach. Palm Tran lists it Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday service. Route 81 page.
• Route 80 (Lake Ida Rd / SW 4th Ave): loops through central Delray Beach via Atlantic Avenue, NW 5th Avenue, SW 4th Avenue and SE 10th Avenue, seven days a week. Route 80 page.
• Other Delray routes: Route 1 (US-1, Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, daily), Route 2 (Congress Ave, daily), Route 70 (Seacrest Blvd, Lantana to Delray Beach, daily) and Route 88 (Linton Blvd).

• Palm Tran Route 81 (Atlantic Ave) provides direct east-west service along Atlantic Avenue from the Hagen Ranch Road Library to Downtown Delray Beach. Palm Tran lists its service span as Monday to Saturday (no Sunday). Palm Tran: Bus Routes (route page: https://www.palmtran.org/bus-route/route-81/)
• Palm Tran Route 80 (Lake Ida Rd/SW 4th Ave) serves central Delray Beach, looping through residential and commercial areas via Atlantic Avenue, NW 5th Avenue, SW 4th Avenue and SE 10th Avenue. Palm Tran lists it seven days a week. Palm Tran: Bus Routes (route page: https://www.palmtran.org/bus-route/route-80/)
• Other Palm Tran routes Palm Tran describes in the Delray area: Route 1 (US-1, Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, daily), Route 2 (Congress Ave, Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, daily), Route 70 (Seacrest Blvd, Lantana to Delray Beach, daily) and Route 88 (Linton Blvd, Lakes of Delray to the Plaza at Delray). Tri-Rail lists routes 2, 70, 81 and 88 at its Delray Beach station. No schedules or frequencies are stated here. Palm Tran: Bus Routes

We do not give bus frequencies or times. Check Palm Tran’s schedule for your day of travel.

Around downtown: Freebee

Freebee is the City of Delray Beach’s free, on-demand ride service in and around downtown, using low-speed electric GEM vehicles. Ride requests go through the Ride Freebee app, by phone at 855-918-3733, or by flagging down a driver. The City describes the service area as most locations east of I-95 to A1A, and Gulfstream Boulevard to S.W. 10th Street. Hours are Sunday to Wednesday 11 AM to 9 PM, and Thursday to Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM. The DDA says Freebee is an on-demand public service provided by the City and is not available for private rentals.

• The City says Freebee is a free, on-demand ride service in and around downtown, using low-speed electric GEM vehicles. Riders use the Ride Freebee app, call 855-918-3733, or flag down a driver. City of Delray Beach: Delray Beach Freebee
• The City and the DDA list Freebee hours as Sunday to Wednesday 11 AM to 9 PM, and Thursday to Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM. City of Delray Beach: Delray Beach Freebee
• The DDA says Freebee is an on-demand public service provided by the City and is not available for private rentals. Delray Beach DDA: Get Around, Riding

Source pages: City of Delray Beach, Freebee and DDA, Get Around.

On foot and by bike

Downtown is laid out along one street, with Swinton Avenue as the centre line. Old School Square and Pineapple Grove are just north of Atlantic near Swinton; the beach is at the far east end, over the drawbridge. When the bridge opens for boats, traffic and walkers wait. The DDA’s Downtown Safety Ambassadors offer safe walks within the downtown district; call 561-386-1134.

• The DDA's Downtown Safety Ambassadors wear yellow shirts, patrol on bike, golf cart and foot, and offer safe walks within the downtown district. They are on call Monday to Thursday 7 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday 7 AM to 11 PM at 561-386-1134. Delray Beach DDA: Safety Ambassadors

Arriving on an event day

Big events change how the Avenue works. The GreenMarket fills Old School Square on season Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM, and the Delray Affair takes over downtown on April 9 to 11, 2027. Check the events page before you set off, and see plan your visit for a day route.

Getting here FAQ

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: City of Delray Beach (official site)