Does Florida still use trains?

Two Class I railroads operate in Florida: CSX Transportation (CSXT) and the Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS). These two railroads serve the Eastern United States and connect Florida to the national rail network.



Yes, Florida’s rail system has seen a massive resurgence and is currently one of the most active in the United States. The star of the system is Brightline, a private high-speed rail that connects Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. Brightline is a premium service with "Premium" lounges and speeds reaching 125 mph. For commuters, SunRail serves the Greater Orlando area, running from DeLand down to Poinciana. In South Florida, Tri-Rail provides a vital 72-mile commuter link between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Amtrak also maintains a presence with long-distance routes like the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, which connect Florida to the Northeast (New York City) and the Midwest. While Florida remains a car-heavy state, the success of the Brightline-Orlando connection in 2025 and 2026 has made rail a genuine and popular alternative for tourists and business travelers alike, effectively proving that trains are a viable part of Florida's modern infrastructure.

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Florida Amtrak Stations
  • DeLand, FL (DLD)
  • Delray Beach, FL (DLB)
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (DFB)
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FTL)
  • Hollywood, FL (HOL)
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX)
  • Kissimmee, FL (KIS)
  • Lakeland, FL – To/from Points South (LKL) (Silver Star only)


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While not nearly as expensive, taking an Amtrak train across the US is also largely the domain of rail enthusiasts as it takes multiple days and costs significantly more than flying. In countries like Japan, South Korea and much of Europe, the opposite is true as the train is simply a way to travel larger distances.

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Brightline will make the trip in three and a half hours, about 30 minutes faster than the average car ride, reaching speeds of 125 miles per hour.

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Brightline's trains travel up to 79 mph in urban areas, 110 mph in less-populated regions and 125 mph through central Florida's farmland.

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At least 97 people were killed by Brightline trains in three Florida counties through July 30, according to U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) records updated Oct. 5: 44: Broward. 33: Palm Beach.

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Book your train tickets with Brightline HERE. There will be 16 daily round trips with hourly departures between Miami and Orlando. Tickets start at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of four people or more will automatically save an additional 25% on SMART tickets, which is the economy seats.

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Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska. To learn about where trains stop and where they go, view the list of Amtrak routes in each state below.

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How Long Will Brightline Take From Miami to Orlando? Brightline travels from Miami to Orlando in just over three hours. The train travels 125 miles per hour and helps passengers avoid driving in traffic.

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Before you start clicking links, make sure to check Amtrak's Weekly Specials, on sale between Tuesday and Friday each week. These are deeply discounted fares (often up to 80% off) that can be for any train in the country.

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Amtrak does, in fact, offer scenic, luxury rail journeys to top locations across the U.S., especially if you are looking for some vacation deals.

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Only sleeper car passengers have access to the showers. They are located in the sleeper cars on the lower level in Superliner train cars on down the hall on the Viewliner train cars. Amtrak provides a few items for you and the room attendant keeps the shower clean.

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