Florida has two commuter rail systems. Tri-Rail has 18 stations in South Florida, running from just north of West Palm Beach south to Miami International Airport. Several stations offer local bus routes that connect to their closest downtowns.
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Florida bus services could be your best bet. Bus companies like Greyhound and Megabus offer multiple daily trips to popular routes around Florida including Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach. Fares are affordable, with some buses offering free entertainment on board.
Buses, Shuttles & TrainsLooking to move around the state without renting a car? Florida bus services could be your best bet. Bus companies like Greyhound and Megabus offer multiple daily trips to popular routes around Florida including Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach.
The Amtrak Silver Star and Silver Meteor Service routes run daily down the eastern seaboard from New York to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Orlando and then on to Miami.
Bus. The main Central Florida bus system is known as the LYNX bus and is one of the cheapest methods of getting around Orlando. There are about 60 routes, each costing $2 per ride, with discount passes also available.
The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action. Florida's Gulf Coast, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.
Florida's Brightline train now offers service from Orlando to Miami. It already offered transportation between West Palm Beach and Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Aventura. Premium tickets, which start at $149, come with lounge access and a complimentary checked bag.
On February 16, 2011, Florida Governor Rick Scott formally announced that he would be rejecting federal funds to construct the high-speed railway, thereby killing the Florida High-Speed Rail project. Governor Scott said the project would be far too costly to taxpayers and that the risk[s] far outweigh the benefits.
Yes, the trains from New York City to Orlando offered by Amtrak are overnight train routes. Both the Silver Meteor and Silver Star routes are over 21h long. These trains operate daily from New York to Miami.
For shorter trips, it is definitely cheaper to take Amtrak than it is to fly. There is also a much smaller chance your Amtrak trip will be negatively impacted by bad weather.