Is there a passenger train in Florida?

Brightline, which began running its neon-yellow trains the 70 miles (112 kilometers) between Miami and West Palm Beach in 2018, is the first private intercity passenger service to begin U.S. operations in a century.



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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.

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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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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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A new, privately owned train line connecting Miami and Orlando opens to the public Florida's Brightline, the privately owned passenger train service, debuts its high-speed service Friday. Trains running between Miami and Orlando can reach speeds of 125 mph.

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The Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is the world's most authentic luxury train.

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To recap, here's a list of the most luxurious trains in the world:
  • Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
  • Palace on Wheels.
  • Eastern & Oriental Express.
  • The Deccan Odyssey.
  • The Flying Scotsman.
  • Golden Chariot.
  • Belmond Royal Scotsman.
  • Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express.


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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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And since Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most trains, it becomes an affordable alternative.

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The cost of a night on the Maharajas' Express is $3,385. The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express is one of the most luxurious ways to experience the famous Trans-Siberian Railway. This train takes guests on a journey through the heart of Russia, visiting cities such as Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, and Vladivostok.

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The time has finally come for us to hop on a Brightline train and make our way to O-Town! After more than four years in the making, the high-speed passenger rail service debuted its new route today.

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