Is Brightline running from Miami to Orlando?

Brightline Orlando will travel to Miami and is set to open this year. Editor's Note: This story was updated on Sept. 22. For most of 2023, travelers have been itching to know when Brightline, an intercity rail provider, will launch its service at Brightline's Orlando Station, located at Orlando International Airport.



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BRIGHTLINE ORLANDO TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22. Book your inaugural ride today! MIAMI (Sept. 13, 2023) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, today announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023.

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Brightline Orlando Station in partnership with Orlando Health is Now Open, connecting South Florida and Orlando with high speed rail for the first time ever. Now, you can embark on an unforgettable journey between these vibrant destinations. Are you ready? Let's OrlanGO.

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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. Tickets from Miami to Orlando start at $158 round trip for business class and $298 for first class, with discounts for families and larger groups.

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BRIGHTLINE ORLANDO TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22. Book your inaugural ride today! MIAMI (Sept. 13, 2023) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, today announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023.

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BRIGHTLINE ORLANDO TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22. Book your inaugural ride today! MIAMI (Sept. 13, 2023) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, today announced that service to Orlando International Airport will begin on September 22, 2023.

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One-way fares between Miami and Orlando will start at $79 for SMART service, and $149 for PREMIUM service.

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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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Reservations are required to travel on our trains. Reservations can be made online at GoBrightline.com, via the Brightline App, or in-station kiosks.

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What's the Brightline train schedule? From Miami, Brightline trains run every hour (sometimes even twice within the hour), with the first train leaving just after 7 AM and the last train leaving just before 12 midnight. On Saturday, a Midnight Train that leaves after 12 midnight is available.

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Starting today, Brightline+ is now offering guests new bi-directional fixed-route shuttles with available pick ups at Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and three destinations in Miami Beach. Each shuttle will provide transfers to respective Brightline stations.

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Brightline is keenly building a new rail system to make travel from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Orlando a breeze. The service connecting South Florida to Central Florida is expected to open in 2022.

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Once carrying passengers, Brightline trains will travel at maximum speeds of 125mph which is more than two miles per minute. Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline, said: “Reaching 130mph isn't just another milestone to our team, but the continuation of a dream that we've been working towards for several years.

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Brightline's high-speed train service from South Florida to Orlando will start Friday, September 22. This is a long-anticipated announcement of the inter-city rail route that will connect South Florida stations Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach to Orlando.

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Take the Bus Bus companies offer service between Miami and Orlando at affordable prices. If you have a large group, a charter bus might also make sense. RedCoach USA offers bus service from Miami International Airport to Orlando. The bus makes several stops between the two destinations at various service plazas.

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The premium option on the Brightline train outshines the smart one with its complimentary food and drink services and Uber ride, which significantly enhances the experience.

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PREMIUM one-way fares start at $149. This is a first-class service, depending on the train line, with additional amenities including an exclusive lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the journey.

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All Aboard Florida has constructed an express passenger rail project known as Brightline. The project includes the MiamiCentral Station which serves as a Downtown Miami multimodal transportation hub, providing connections to Brightline, Tri-Rail, the existing Miami-Dade County bus system, Metrorail, and Metromover.

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Florida's high-speed passenger train service suffered the first fatality on its new extension to Orlando on Thursday when a pedestrian was struck in what appears to be a suicide, officials said. Overall, it was Brightline's 99th death since it began operations six years ago.

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