Getting around Ponte Vedra Beach: A1A, Butler Boulevard, CR 210 and I-95 Exit 329, the county's holiday beach shuttle, JAX airport and beach parking lots.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: St. Johns County’s evacuation routes, beach access and beach shuttle pages, the Sunshine Bus Company, the GTM Research Reserve and Jacksonville International Airport.
Ponte Vedra Beach is a driving town. Its spine is State Road A1A along the coast, with Butler Boulevard north into Jacksonville and County Road 210 west over the Palm Valley Bridge to I-95 at Exit 329. There is no regular bus service in Ponte Vedra Beach and no city parking program, since the area is unincorporated. For road problems, call St. Johns County Public Works at 904-209-0266; for live traffic, use FL511.
Quick links
- Live traffic: FL511, or dial 511
- This week’s closures: our road construction page
- Beach conditions and driving updates: Beach Services hotline, 904-209-0331
- Airport: flyjax.com
Main roads
| Road | Runs | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| State Road A1A | North-south along the coast | Sawgrass, Mickler’s Landing and south past the GTM Reserve to the Vilano Bridge |
| Butler Boulevard | West from A1A into Jacksonville | The county’s evacuation route for Ponte Vedra Beach and Sawgrass, to I-95 |
| County Road 210 | West across the Palm Valley Bridge | Palm Valley, Nocatee and I-95 Exit 329 |
| I-95 | North-south, west of the Intracoastal | Exit 329 at CR 210 is signed for Ponte Vedra Beach |
St. Johns County’s published hurricane routes match: north on A1A, then west on Butler Boulevard from Ponte Vedra Beach and Sawgrass, and southwest to CR 210 from Palm Valley and Nocatee. See our hurricane prep guide.
Transit and shuttles
- Sunshine Bus: St. Johns County’s public bus, operated through the Council on Aging, runs the Red, Blue and Green lines and two Conn-Ex lines around St. Augustine. Its published schedules list no Ponte Vedra Beach stops. Customer service: 904-209-3716.
- Holiday beach shuttle: St. Johns County runs a free shuttle from Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends.
- Beach trolley idea: on Oct. 7 the county presented a preliminary concept for a beach trolley that could serve South Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach; no decisions on stops or whether to pursue it have been made, the county said.
Beach parking
From the county’s beach access page:
| Lot | Spaces |
|---|---|
| Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park | 202, including 7 accessible |
| Guana southern access (accessible boardwalk) | 94, including 5 accessible |
| Guana middle access | 80 |
| Guana northern access | 70 |
| Guana southern access by the gas station | About 60, dirt lot |
The Guana lots are on the GTM Research Reserve, which charges $3 per vehicle plus tax, 8 a.m. to sunset, or offers a $50 annual pass. The Guana lots require crossing A1A; the county asks visitors to use the crosswalks and signals. Where beach driving is allowed in the county, vehicles pay a toll from March 1 to Sept. 30 and county beach gates close at 7:30 p.m.
Biking and walking
Parks with trails, including the Nocatee Preserve and the GTM Reserve trails, are in our parks and trails guide. The county’s Nocatee intersection project at Palm Valley Road and Preservation Trail added protected pedestrian and golf cart crossings in 2026.
The airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the nearest commercial airport. Parking, valet reservations and ground transportation are listed on flyjax.com.
What this means for you
- Use Exit 329 (CR 210) from I-95, or Butler Boulevard from Jacksonville.
- Plan to drive or bike; there is no bus route in Ponte Vedra Beach.
- On holiday weekends, park at Cornerstone Park and ride the free shuttle to Mickler’s.
Frequently asked questions
What I-95 exit is Ponte Vedra Beach?
Exit 329, County Road 210, is signed for Ponte Vedra Beach on I-95 in St. Johns County. CR 210 crosses the Palm Valley Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway toward the beach.
Is there a bus in Ponte Vedra Beach?
St. Johns County’s public bus, the Sunshine Bus, runs routes centered on St. Augustine, and its published schedules list no Ponte Vedra Beach stops. The county runs a free beach shuttle to Mickler’s Landing on summer holiday weekends.
Where can I park at the beach in Ponte Vedra Beach?
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park has 202 spaces, seven of them accessible, and the GTM Research Reserve’s Guana beach lots have 60 to 94 spaces each, St. Johns County says. GTM lots charge $3 per vehicle.
What is the closest airport to Ponte Vedra Beach?
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Parking and ground transportation details are on flyjax.com.
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