High-speed rail service between Orlando and South Florida became reality on September 22, as Brightline lauched its roundtrip service between the two areas of Florida.
The Details
The new Brightline Orlando station, in partnership with Orlando Health, is located at Orlando International Airport’s 37,350 square foot Train Station adjacent to its new Terminal C.
This is the only intercity passenger rail station of its kind to be located in a U.S. airport, and stands three-stories tall, including a 72,000 square feet platform area, making it the company’s largest train station.
The Train Station connects directly to the airport’s Parking Garage C, which will have more than 350 parking spaces marked for Brightline guests. The Train Station provides direct access to the other airport terminals A and B via the airport Terminal Link (automated people mover) in under five minutes.
The Brightline rail service will connect Orlando to cities like West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Trains will run nearly every hour, covering the full route from Orlando to Miami, in a little over 3 hours with stops in Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.
Amenities
All stations and trains are packed with amenities including Starlink Wifi, chargers and outlets at every seat, and a selection of food, beverage and cocktails available for purchase for SMART ticket holders and complimentary for PREMIUM ticket holders.
Guests can enjoy a wide selection of light bites, beverages and cocktails throughout the day at one of Brightline’s signature in-station Mary Mary Bars, or pick up last-minute gifts, sundries and refreshments at one of the MRKT shopping retail locations.
Tickets
One-way SMART fares from Orlando to Miami (or Miami to Orlando) 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. One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149.
Up to two carry-on items allowed per Guest. PREMIUM fares include a complimentary first checked bag, and SMART fares are $25 per checked bag.
Tickets are on sale now through early 2024 at GoBrightline.com.
What It Means
With this new Brightline route open, it opens up a new avenue of connectivity for guests wanting to combine a visit to Walt Disney World with a Disney cruise out of the Fort Lauderdale or Miami ports.
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Service to Walt Disney World
The new Brightline+ Shared Connect Shuttle and Luxury Private Ride powered by Mears allow guests to effortlessly extend their journey by reserving transportation to and from Orlando International Airport’s Brightline train station.
Reservations can be made during the booking process or added by modifying a trip closer to travel dates beginning October 4. Once booked, guests will receive a reservation confirmation directly from Mears with travel instructions including driver details, pickup location and vehicle identifiers.
The Options:
Shared Connect Shuttles Powered by Mears: Say hello to Orlando’s exclusive 24/7, Florida-themed shuttle service. Effortlessly connect to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World® Resorts. This shared shuttle service provides access to over 25 top resorts. Exceptional convenience comes standard: one-way adult fares start at just $16, and child fares begin at $13. As a bonus, little adventurers aged 3 and under ride for free.
Luxury Private Rides Powered by Mears: For guests seeking to elevate their Orlando travels to the level of luxury they’ve come to expect from Brightline+, choose Luxury Private Rides powered by Mears. Arrive in style at your Orlando destination aboard a carefully curated fleet of luxury sedans, plush SUVs, and versatile vans. Elegance is just a booking away, with rates starting at $63 per vehicle.
More details on transportation options can be found at the Orlando Brightline page.
