Getting to Boca Raton
The short answer
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is the closest airport to Boca Raton at about 30 minutes. Palm Beach International (PBI) is 35 minutes north and Miami International (MIA) is about an hour south. Brightline high-speed rail also stops in downtown Boca Raton.
Airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) — roughly 25 miles south, 30 to 45 minutes by car. The best balance of price and proximity, and the airport most locals use.
Palm Beach International (PBI) — roughly 27 miles north, about 35 minutes. Smaller, calmer and quicker to clear, with fewer routes.
Miami (MIA) — roughly 50 miles south, 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic. Worth it only for international connections or a much cheaper fare.
Brightline
Brightline's higher-speed rail runs the east coast with a station in downtown Boca Raton, connecting to Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, West Palm Beach, Miami and Orlando. It is the one genuinely good car-free option here, and the Boca station is walking distance from Mizner Park.
Driving in
I-95 is the fast north-south route and Florida's Turnpike runs parallel further west. Avoid I-95 between 4pm and 6:30pm on weekdays. Federal Highway (US-1) and A1A are the slower, prettier alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- Which airport is closest to Boca Raton?
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), about 25 miles and 30 to 45 minutes south of Boca Raton.
- Does Brightline stop in Boca Raton?
- Yes. Brightline has a station in downtown Boca Raton with service to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando.
- How far is Boca Raton from Miami?
- About 45 to 50 miles, or 50 to 75 minutes by car depending on traffic.