Brightline high-speed rail and Mears airport shuttle service announced a new partnership connecting travelers between the train station at Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World.
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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.
Why Did Disney Back Out of the Deal? A Disney spokesperson told the Orlando Business Journal that Disney was going to step away from the project because the updated plans for the train's route did not actually include a stop on Disney property.
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.
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.
The company has plans to extend the line to Tampa. Brightline's Miami-to-Orlando service is quicker than Amtrak's, which takes five to seven hours via two long-distance routes. With the expansion to Orlando, Brightline projects the line eventually will carry 8 million people annually.
Reservations are required to travel on our trains. Reservations can be made online at GoBrightline.com, via the Brightline App, or in-station kiosks. Resale and/or transfer of a Brightline ticket is prohibited, and any such resale and/or transfer is void.
Take the BusBus 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.
The Walt Disney World Railroad, which has transported guests around the Magic Kingdom since opening day in 1971, shut down in December 2018 for construction on the yet-unopened TRON roller coaster. Just before Christmas 2022, the railroad finally reopened for peak holiday crowds and is now running daily once again.
Amtrak trains to Walt Disney World stop at three stations: Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford. The Orlando station (served by the Silver Service/Palmetto line) is about 20 miles (a 30 minute drive) from Walt Disney World. This is a fully staffed station with an enclosed waiting area.
Brightline Orlando train scheduleHourly northbound departures from Miami to Orlando starting at 6:50 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. First northbound train from Miami arrives in Orlando at 10:15 a.m.
Brightline plans 16 daily round trips between Orlando and Miami, with hourly northbound and southbound trains. The new train station is connected to Orlando airport's new Terminal C, but you can reach the station from Terminal A or B by taking the Terminal Link automated people mover.
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.
Brightline is an inter-city express train located at the MiamiCentral Station, and it connects Miami to West Palm Beach. The company offers shuttles to pick up and drop you off at MIA. MIA Airport Connector Stops: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
It's a $5 billion bet Brightline's owner, Fortress Investment Group, is making, believing that eventually 8 million people annually will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile (378-kilometer) trip between the state's biggest tourist hubs — about 30 minutes less than the average drive between the two cities.