Is premium worth it on Brightline?

Smart tickets on Brightline can start at $10 one-way, while premium tickets tend to start at $27. With additional offerings that enhance the experience, premium is worth the extra money.



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Elevate your ride with our first-class PREMIUM service. PREMIUM Guests can enjoy complimentary drinks and bites in the PREMIUM lounge before their scheduled train departure.

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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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You are also able to check luggage before walking through touchless turnstiles into the security screening tunnel. Passengers will not be allowed to bring alcohol or weapons through the security checkpoint. However, alcohol for consumption may be purchased inside the station as well as on the train.

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With racks and ample room throughout our coaches, compact travel items can ride with you. 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.

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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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Brightline has passed its expensive overheads to maintain the Virgin Atlantic brand onto its passengers. Why travel from Miami to West Palm Beach on Brightline at such an expensive cost when you can travel at a much farther distance at a way less cost on Tri-rail?

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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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Does Brightline check your bags? The coaches have ample room for compact travel items. Up to two carry-on items are allowed per guest. Larger bags may be added to your ticket in advance and checked through to select stations.

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Brightline recommends that you arrive 15 to 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Boarding begins approximately 10 minutes prior to departure.

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You can book a Brightline+ Private Ride directly from the Brightline app. It provides a seamless experience, coordinating your train and car travel effortlessly. Plus, PREMIUM Guests enjoy a complimentary Uber ride within 5 miles of any of our South Florida stations.

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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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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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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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The ride between Orlando and West Palm Beach is approximately two hours, and three hours thirty minutes between Orlando and Miami. Our current schedule* between Central and South Florida includes 16 daily round trips, with hourly northbound and southbound departures.

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The train is fancier than Tri-Rail, and it costs more. You might even call Brightline a luxury train. But there are ways to save money and enjoy the ride.

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Seniors, active military and veterans get 10 percent of their fares, while tickets for children 12 or younger are half the price.

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