Paratransit in Boca Raton, Florida
2 transit agencies reported demand-response (door-to-door) service in Boca Raton, FL, to the National Transit Database for 2024, including 2 with ADA paratransit.
At a glance
- Main provider
- Palm Tran Connection
- One-way fare (NTD 2024)
- $3.50
- $4.00 one-way; children under 8 and PCA free Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking window (NTD 2024)
- Book by the day before
- Up to 3 days ahead; reservations 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday through Saturday Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Service hours (NTD 2024)
- Mon–Sun: 4:45 AM–11:00 PM
- Phone
- 561-649-9838 (toll-free 1-877-870-9849) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
County: Palm Beach County · Population (Census 2024 estimate): 102,238
Who provides paratransit in Boca Raton
Palm Tran Connection
Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves the whole city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: palmtran.org/our-services/connection
- Phone: 561-649-9838 (toll-free 1-877-870-9849) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Fare: $4.00 one-way; children under 8 and PCA free Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking: Up to 3 days ahead; reservations 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday through Saturday Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Service area: Since January 18, 2026, Connection ADA service aligns with the ADA area within 3/4 mile of Palm Tran fixed routes Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $3.50 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sun: 4:45 AM–11:00 PM | Yes |
TOPS! (Transportation Options) Paratransit
Broward County Board of County Commissioners
ADA paratransit (reported to NTD)Serves part of the city
This agency reported ADA-eligible demand-response service to the NTD for 2024.
- Website: broward.org/bct/Paratransit
- Phone: 1-866-682-2258 (TOPS! Call Center) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Fare: $3.50 one-way, exact fare to the driver Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Booking: Reserve 1 to 3 days ahead, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; unconditional ADA riders can also book online at MyTopsTrips.org Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
- Service area: During BCT fixed-route service hours, in the ADA service area (map on the BCT site) Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
| Service | One-way fare | Booking | Days and hours | Eligibility required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased transportation (contractor) ADA eligible | $3.50 | Book by the day before | Mon–Sat: 4:40 AM–12:40 AM (next day); Sun: 6:45 AM–10:15 PM | Yes |
Federal rules: ADA paratransit fares can be no more than twice the regular bus fare, a personal care attendant rides free, and trips must be bookable the day before during the agency’s business hours (49 CFR 37.131).
How to apply
- Contact the paratransit provider for Boca Raton, FL and ask for an ADA paratransit eligibility application (most agencies also post it online).
- Complete the application. Many agencies also ask for an in-person or phone assessment and a statement from a health professional.
- The agency must decide within 21 days of receiving a complete application. If it does not, you must be treated as eligible until it decides (49 CFR 37.125).
- A denial must be in writing, give the reasons, and explain how to appeal.
- TOPS! (Transportation Options) Paratransit: BCT Customer Service: 954-357-8400; an in-person functional assessment is required Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
Visiting Boca Raton?
If you are eligible for ADA paratransit where you live, the provider here must give you service as a visitor for any combination of 21 days in a 365-day period, starting with your first trip. Bring proof of your eligibility from home. If your home area has no paratransit, the agency can ask for proof of where you live and, if your disability is not apparent, proof of disability (49 CFR 37.127; FTA guidance). After 21 days, you may be asked to apply locally.
- TOPS! (Transportation Options) Paratransit: Your home agency can send your request by fax (954-357-8345) or email (Paratransit@broward.org); 21 days per 365-day period Verified official source, checked 2026-10-17
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Last updated: 2026-10-17 (site build). Source: FTA National Transit Database (NTD), 2024 report year, retrieved October 17, 2026: coverage, fares and eligibility, service schedules, agency information. Blank fields mean the information was not in the source; we do not guess. Report a correction.