Delray Beach Tri-Rail and Main Roads Near Delray Trails

"Delray Beach Tri-Rail service runs from a station at 345 S Congress Avenue, with free parking and Palm Tran bus connections. Delray Trails is in west Delray Beach, in the 33484 ZIP code. To reach the station or anywhere else, you use a handful of permanent roads: Atlantic Avenue, Military Trail, Jog Road, Lake Ida Road, Congress Avenue, Florida's Turnpike and I-95. This guide explains how those pieces fit together, in plain words, with no drive-time guesses.

Why We Name Roads and Not Drive Times

Drive times sound helpful, but they are not. A trip takes one length at 7 a.m. and another at 5 p.m. It also changes with the season, the weather and where you start.

So we do something that stays true. We name the roads. Roads do not move. You can look at a map, pick your own route and test it when you visit. That is the honest way to judge a location.

The Tri-Rail Station in Delray Beach

Tri-Rail is a commuter train that runs along the coast of South Florida. The Delray Beach station is at 345 S Congress Avenue. Parking at the station is free.

Several Palm Tran bus routes connect at the station: routes 2, 70, 81 and 88. That means you can arrive by bus and switch to the train. The train runs on what Tri-Rail calls its Main Line. For schedules, fares and service changes, use the Tri-Rail Delray Beach station page.

If you want to see the homes first, visit the Delray Trails community page. Many people use Tri-Rail for trips north and south along the coast. It can be handy for a day out, a medical visit or a trip to meet family. You plan each trip around the schedule, so check it first.

What About Brightline?

There is no Brightline station in Delray Beach. That surprises some people. The nearest Brightline stations are in Boca Raton, at 101 NW 4th Street, and in West Palm Beach, at 260 Quadrille Plaza Drive.

We will not tell you which is nearer. The answer depends on where you start and what road you take. Look at a map from your own starting point and decide for yourself.

Buses in Delray Beach

Palm Tran is the county bus system. Route 81 serves Atlantic Avenue. Route 3 runs on Military Trail. As noted above, routes 2, 70, 81 and 88 connect at the Tri-Rail station.

Palm Tran offers reduced fares for riders 65 and older. You need a valid driver's license or a Florida ID. We do not list fare amounts, because they can change. The Palm Tran reduced fares page has the current details.

Is there a bus stop near Delray Trails? We do not know, and we will not guess. Ask Simon's team during your visit, and also check Palm Tran's route maps for yourself.

The Main Roads, One at a Time

Here are the roads you will hear about most. Each is a permanent part of the map.

Atlantic Avenue

Atlantic Avenue is the main east-west road in Delray Beach. It is also called SR 806. It runs from the area near the ocean all the way west. Downtown, with its shops and galleries, is on this road. The public beach is at the east end. Many shopping centers also sit along it. Our guide to Delray Beach shopping, groceries and downtown covers what is along it.

Florida's Turnpike

Florida's Turnpike has an exit at Atlantic Avenue. The Turnpike is a toll road. It is handy for longer trips north and south, so many people use it when they leave town.

I-95

I-95 has exits at Linton Boulevard and at Atlantic Avenue. It is the other big north-south highway. Which one you pick, the Turnpike or I-95, depends on your trip and your habits.

Military Trail, Jog Road, Lake Ida Road and Congress Avenue

Military Trail and Jog Road run north and south. Lake Ida Road crosses town. Congress Avenue is where the Tri-Rail station sits. These are the roads that connect neighborhoods to errands, parks and medical offices.

Where Delray Trails Sits

Delray Trails is at 5832 Shining Sea Court, Delray Beach, FL 33484. That is west Delray Beach. We describe it only that way. We do not say how far it is from any road or landmark, because we cannot keep that accurate for you.

The easiest test is simple. Drive from the community to the places you visit most. Do it at the hour you would really travel. Then you know the real answer.

Using Maps for Your Own Routes

Here is an easy way to plan.

1. Write down the five places you go most. Think of the grocery store, your doctor, a park, a friend and a place you like to eat.

2. Look at which main road reaches each one.

3. Visit the community and drive those routes at the time of day you would travel.

This takes one afternoon. It tells you more than any number we could print.

The Places Your Roads Lead To

Roads matter because of where they take you. Our post on Delray Beach hospitals and healthcare names the hospitals in and around the city. Our guide to Delray Beach parks names the parks and gardens. Use both while you look at the map.

What You Get at Delray Trails

Delray Trails is a 55+ villa community by Lennar. It has three one-story plans. Each has a one-car garage and two baths.

Square feet means air-conditioned living area. To learn what comes in the home, read our post on Lennar Everything's Included at Delray Trails.

Lennar lists a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a fitness center, 13 tennis courts, a pickleball court, trails, an event lawn and an outdoor bar area. Lennar does not publish opening dates for each amenity. Call 561-704-0091 to learn what is open today.

If you are still learning how 55+ communities work, start with our plain guide to 55 plus communities in Delray Beach. It explains the basics before you look at any one community. For the full picture of this one, see the Delray Trails community page.

Homes here have recently started in the mid $400,000s. Incentives and pricing change, so call for today's numbers.

Common Questions

Want to test the roads for yourself? Call 561-704-0091, or Plan Your Route - Schedule a Delray Trails Visit and we will set up a time to show you the community."