On the other hand, the PREMIUM fare provides a first-class experience with added benefits like extra seat space, complimentary rides within a five-mile radius of our South Florida stations, and access to our luxurious lounges.
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Seating on the Brightline Train includes single, double, or quad seating depending on where you sit in each car. Typically, smart seats are 19 inches wide, and premium seats are 21 inches wide. Aside from that, I found there aren't many differences between seats in smart and premium.
Up to two carry-on items allowed per Guest, restrictions apply. Larger bags may be added to your ticket in advance and checked through to select stations. PREMIUM fares include a complimentary first checked bag, and SMART fares are $25 per bag.
Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.
First Class passengers enjoy priority boarding, premium amenities, complimentary onboard food and beverage services and privileged access to station lounges in Boston - South Station, New York - Moynihan Train Hall, Philadelphia - William H Gray III 30th Street Station and Washington, DC - Union Station.
One-way fares between Miami and Orlando will start at $79 for SMART service, and $149 for PREMIUM service. SMART fare bundles for families of four will be available for less than $199 one way.
Within 5 miles of the station, Brightline will pick up standard, or Smart, service passengers who book the Brightline+ service in advance for a flat fee of $5 per person for a shared ride to or from the station.
I booked basic and premium seats on Florida's Brightline train, and the $20 upgrade cost was well worth it for its many perks. I rode the Brightline train on both of the offered class fares, smart and premium. Smart tickets on Brightline can start at $10 one-way, while premium tickets tend to start at $27.
Brightline, owned by Fortress Investment Group, began running trains between Miami and West Palm Beach in 2018, the first private intercity passenger service to begin U.S. operations in a century.