What is the difference between Tri-Rail and Brightline?
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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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.
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.
Brightline+ fixed-route shuttles connect guests to Miami International Airport, destinations in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. Brightline+ continues to provide event shuttles to top attractions in close proximity to its stations.
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?
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. You'll be prompted to add this feature when you book.
It probably comes as no surprise that in a global 2019 survey of railroad efficiency, the top two places went to Japan and Hong Kong, with scores of 6.8 and 6.5 (out of seven) respectively.
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.
Shuttles will depart Brightline stations to the airports and Miami Beach 10 minutes after each train arrives. The Brightline Aventura Mall shuttle remains complimentary operating every 30 minutes with dropoff at the Aventura Mall Bus Stop. For complete shuttle schedules and routes, click here.
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.
Schedule. 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. *Schedule is subject to change.