Tickets for the Orlando-Miami High-Speed Train Are on Sale Now!

Brightline trains will depart from Orlando International Airport, Terminal C. Image Credit: Brightline.

The long-awaited high-speed rail connection between Orlando and South Florida now has an official launch date.

Brightline has announced that the service will begin on Friday, September 22, 2023, offering rides from Orlando International Airport to Miami (Terminal C), and vice versa, along with other stops highlighted on the Florida route map.

Tickets to/from Orlando are on sale now and start at $79 for adults and $39 for children for the one-way Smart fares.

For those opting for a more luxurious experience, one-way Premium fares cost $149.

Reservations can be made online or via the Brightline app.

There seems to be a flat rate for trips to South Florida, as all fares, even those to stations preceding Miami, have the same price.

Both Smart and Premium fares offer complimentary Wi-Fi and leather seats. However, the Premium fare comes with first-class amenities like priority boarding, lounge access, and complimentary snacks and beverages.

The new Orlando station is getting ready for its big debut. Image Credit: Brightline.

Brightline’s new endeavor, linking Central and South Florida, will provide up to 16 daily round trips, with hourly departures.

A journey from Orlando to West Palm Beach is estimated to take roughly 2 and a half hours, with an added hour for those heading to Miami.

While this is a great way to travel in style between these two Florida cities, comfort comes with a stiff price. The company hints that the $79 adult fares are only available for a limited time, which could be an indication that tickets would eventually cost even more.

We’ll have to wait and see if this starting price will attract enough passengers to hop on the new high-speed train adventure.

Ways to Save

Currently, the saving options available for the Orlando-South Florida journey are the following:

  • 25% discount for groups of 4+

Both promotions apply to the Smart fares only.

There are some additional ways to save in other routes in South Florida:

  • Groups of 4 to 16 passengers can save 25% using the promo code ALLABOARD.
  • The Build Your Pass package with 10 rides (starting from $14 each) on the Friends & Family Pass or 40 rides (beginning at $6 each) on the Commuter Pass.

Exclusive Shuttle Services for Sports Fans

  • Football enthusiasts opting for the End Zone Express train for Miami Dolphins matches can take a complimentary shuttle from Aventura station straight to the Hard Rock Stadium.
  • Soccer aficionados heading to Inter Miami CF matches can reach the DRV PNK Stadium via the free shuttles departing from the Brightline Fort Lauderdale station.
  • For baseball fans, Brightline rolls out its Home Runner trains, paired with complimentary shuttle services from its MiamiCentral Station to the loanDepot park for the Miami Marlins matches.

Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any shuttle service announced linking the Orlando station to the Orlando Exploria Stadium. Instead, there’s a ride partnership with Uber.

Brightline services key locations like Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and soon, Orlando (starting Sep. 22, 2023). Expansion plans also include a connection to Tampa.

On the West coast front, the high-speed rail enterprise is planning a link between Las Vegas and Southern California.

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