Highland Beach, FL is a small city located in the southeast of Florida. With almost 4,000 residents, it offers a vibrant and quaint atmosphere for its visitors and locals alike. Due to the size of the town, transportation options are fairly limited in Highland Beach. However, there are still some options available to get around the area.
Public transportation in Highland Beach includes bus services operated by Palm Tran and Treasure Coast Connector. These buses provide routes throughout the county and connect with major cities such as West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce. Additionally, taxis are also available for hire throughout Highland Beach. Ride-sharing services such Uber or Lyft can be used within the town as well as to or from nearby areas such as Boca Raton or Deerfield Beach. Finally, bike-shares are provided by South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) so that visitors can rent a bike directly from their hotels or other businesses around Highland Beach.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Highland Beach takes 24.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Highland Beach get to work:
- 69.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 20.6% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit