Roads, Transit and Major Highways in Gulf Breeze, FL

Gulf Breeze is located in northern Escambia County, which has a relatively small radius of main roads. The city’s main thoroughfares are US 29 and SR 165 (Florida State Road 165), which runs east to west through the central part of town. Because of its location in an isolated section of northwest Florida, highway access is limited in this area. Gulf Breeze also has no major road routes connecting it to other cities or towns. If you need help getting around, look into carpooling, vanpooling, or using public transportation or Car Sharing Services like Lyft and Uber instead.

US 29 and SR 165 (Florida State Road 165)

US 29 runs from Pensacola in the north to Key West in the south, crossing the Alabama state line at the western end of Gulf Breeze. SR 165 follows the same route, but continues east as a two-lane road beyond the city limits. Both highways intersect with other major routes in Gulf Breeze and are frequently used by drivers. While these roads are narrow, there are no high cliffs or other landmarks that pose a danger. SR 165 serves as the main north-south route through the city, passing through a part of town where it is known as 18th Street. US 29 is the only north-south route in Gulf Breeze, carrying several bus routes and serving as a major access route to the county. Click for more

Bus Service

Gulf Breeze’s bus service, offered by Escambia County Transit, runs five routes through the city. Route E runs north to the Pensacola and Mobile Bay area via US 29, meeting the NFTA line in Milton. Route F takes riders east to Santa Rosa County and the Florida Keys, while Route G runs south via US 29 to downtown Mobile. Route H runs west to Santa Rosa County via US 29 and Greyhound, while Route I runs south to the city of Century. Each route has several stops in Gulf Breeze, including one at the Gulf Breeze Regional Airport. Bus fares in Gulf Breeze are $1 for trips of less than nine miles and $1.25 for longer trips. A Day Pass allows unlimited rides for one day for $5. Passes can be purchased in advance at the Gulf Breeze Transit Center, located at 301 N. Court St. There is also a free park-and-ride lot at the Gulf Breeze Regional Airport.

Bicycle Parking

Simply put, Gulf Breeze has no bike parking. While there are plenty of bikepaths and trails in the area, cyclists are advised to stay on the roads and obey traffic laws. The Gulf Breeze Regional Airport has a limited number of bike parking spaces available for rental. Please note that the airport does not sell tickets or have services like car rental.

 Commuter Rail

Short of a commuter rail line, Gulf Breeze has no public transportation options for getting to work. As a result, the city’s population is relatively low. The closest 2-3 college campuses, however, are in Pensacola and Mobile, and word on the street is that Gulf Breeze may soon have a new university. If you need help getting around, look into carpooling, vanpooling, or using public transportation or Car Sharing Services like Lyft and Uber instead.

Taxi Services

There are no taxi services in Gulf Breeze. However, taxis on call are plentiful in Pensacola, Jacksonville, and Mobile. These services may be more reliable during a storm, when all other forms of transportation are disrupted.

 Transit Services

Gulf Breeze has no public transit services. However, the Pensacola Regional Transit Authority (PRTA) offers a bus service that stops at the Gulf Breeze Regional Airport. The PRTA also has a shuttle that runs between Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. Additional info

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