by Noreen Companik
Last updated at 3:25 PM ET on Wed May 17, 2020
Brightline has begun selling tickets for the much-anticipated Brightline Orlando Connection.
Tickets between South Florida (Miami Aventura, Fort Lauderdale Boca Raton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale Aventura) and Orlando (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton), are now available at gobrightline.com or the app, for travel from late summer to early 2024.
After Brightline completes the required testing, they will announce the official opening and first rides. Sign up for Brightline email to receive information about the summer’s inaugural rides.
Patrick Goddard said, “Guests and the travel industry have spoken, and we are responding by opening ticket sales in late summer and through the first quarter of next year.” We are still finalizing the official launch date but guests can book travel through to next year for Labor Day and other holidays.
Brightline’s one way SMART fares for adults start at $79 and for children, $39 Save an extra 25 percent for groups of four or more. The SMART service provides a comfortable, business-class option onboard with leather seats that are hand-stitched, Starlink Wi-Fi included, and multiple power and USB ports. Food and beverages can also be purchased.
One-way PREMIUM rates start at $149. The first-class amenities include priority boarding, checked baggage, a lounge and free snacks and drinks.
Brightline Orlando Station offers a variety of transportation and mobility options, including Uber ride-share, shuttles and car rental.
Once guests have booked their trip, they will receive instructions for adding extras like parking, baggage and Brightline+ options closer to the date of travel. Brightline South Florida offers guests a variety of transportation options, including Brightline+ and Uber, fixed-route shuttles to airports, neighborhood electric cars, and event shuttles.
Mary Mary Bar, Brightline Orlando Station. Craft cocktails, snacks, and more.
The Mary Mary Bar will be located at Brightline Orlando Station and serve craft cocktails, snacks, and more.
PREMIUM guests can also enjoy complimentary Uber rides to and from the train station.
Brightline for Business has an exclusive limited-time offer for travel from South to Central Florida.
Brightline’s guests can park in more than 350 spaces at the new Train Station, which was unveiled by Orlando International Airport last month. The station also offers direct access to the airport terminals B and A via the automated people mover (terminal link) in less than five minutes.
Train Schedules
Brightline will offer 16 round-trips per day between Miami and Orlando, departing every hour. Brightline’s regular service between Orlando and Miami will include stops at all Brightline stations, including West Palm Beach Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale Aventura.
There will be additional trains to serve commuters from Miami to West Palm Beach. Early morning departures are at 5:00 am out of West Palm Beach, and late night departures up until 12:45 am in Miami.
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