What is the new passenger train in Florida?

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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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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How fast does the Brightline train go? While the Brightline train can reach a speed of 130 mph, its current maximum speeds are: 79 mph between Miami and West Palm Beach. It is expected to reach 110 mph from West Palm Beach to Cocoa, and 125 mph from Cocoa to the Orlando station, i.e. Orlando International Airport.

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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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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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One-way SMART fares start at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4 - 29 automatically save 25% on SMART fares. For an elevated experience, upgrade to PREMIUM. Exclusive lounge access, priority seating, complimentary snacks & drinks, and checked baggage are all included.

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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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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.

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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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At least 97 people were killed by Brightline trains in three Florida counties through July 30, according to U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) records updated Oct. 5: 44: Broward. 33: Palm Beach.

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If you board in Miami, you'll arrive in Ft. Lauderdale in 30 minutes and West Palm Beach in about an hour. A fourth station is scheduled to open in Orlando in 2021.

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Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.

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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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The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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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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Brightline train tickets from West Palm Beach to Miami start from $15, and on average cost . Daily there are 39 Brightline schedules to Miami. Brightline in West Palm Beach leaves from WPB Brightline Station . And in Miami trains arrive at Brightline Aventura Station and one other train station.

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