PRICING and TIMELINE Announced for Brightline Train Tickets to the Orlando Airport

Planning on riding the Brightline train from Miami to Orlando or Orlando to Miami? We’ve got some HUGE NEWS.

We’ve shared all kinds of updates about the Brightline train in the past — from a first look at the Orlando Airport station to news about a potential station “near” Disney World and updates about the train’s path through Orlando. But now we know much tickets will cost for the train’s path to the Orlando Airport and we know when tickets will go on sale — here’s what you need to know.

When Tickets Go on Sale

Brightline already has a train path in Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach, but soon there will be another stop at Orlando International Airport.

Brightline has announced that tickets for the route between Miami and Orlando will go on sale in May for future dates. They’ve also noted that “Corporate travel packages are available for presale now.”

Pricing

How much will your ticket cost? Well, it depends. Brightline has announced that one-way fares will start at $79 for SMART and $149 for PREMIUM. But there will also be SMART fare bundles for families of four that will be less than $199 one way.

If you’re wondering what SMART and PREMIUM mean, Brightline offers those as its two classes of service. PREMIUM includes complimentary meals, snacks, and beverages, a dedicated first-class lounge, free checked luggage, priority boarding, and a dedicated coach.

Length of Time to Travel

How long will it take you to get from Orlando to Miami? That’s a good question! There will be nonstop trains that’ll connect Orlando to Miami in 2 hours and 59 minutes.

If you hop on a regular service train, which stops at the other South Florida stations, then it’ll take 3 hours and 30 minutes.

If you just want to go between Orlando and West Palm Beach that’ll take about 2 hours.

When Will the Trains Start Running?

Service to Orlando is expected to start in the summer of 2023.

Train Schedule

In terms of a daily train schedule, Brightline will offer 16 daily round-trips between Central and South Florida. There will be hourly departures between Miami and Orlando.

On the weekdays, this is what you can expect:

• Hourly southbound departures from Orlando to Miami from 5AM until 8:50PM
• First southbound train from Orlando arrives in Miami at 8:30AM
• Hourly northbound departures from Miami to Orlando from 6:50AM until 9:45PM
• First northbound train from Miami arrives in Orlando at 10:15AM

On the weekends things are a little different, here’s what to know:

• Hourly southbound departures from Orlando to Miami starting from 5AM until 8:50PM
• First southbound train from Orlando arrives in Miami at 8:30AM
• Hourly northbound departures from Miami to Orlando from 5:45AM until 9:45PM
• First northbound train from Miami arrives in Orlando at 9:15AM

Brightline also notes that there will be additional trains to serve commuters and the “South Florida region between Miami and West Palm Beach with early morning departures at 5:00 a.m. from West Palm Beach and late night departures until 12:45 a.m. out of Miami.”

The Orlando Airport Station

In terms of the station itself, we shared a first look inside already but let’s take a closer peek at what it’ll offer. The station is 37,350 square feet in size and is next to Terminal C. It connects directly to Parking Garage C for the airport, and within that parking garage you’ll find “more than 350 parking spaces branded for Brightline guests.”

Once you’re inside the station, you’ll be able to buy a ticket from guest services or get your ticket from a self-service kiosk.

Then, it’s time to check your luggage before heading through the touchless turnstiles and onto the security screening.

Here’s a look at ticketing and security.

Once you’re through this area, you’ll go into the 2-story station space with all kinds of amenities. You’ll find a bar called Mary Mary Bar that will have hand-crafted cocktails and light bites.

What’s especially cool is that the bar has a view of the train platforms so you can watch as the trains arrive and depart.

Above the bar is a message board that’ll be able to rotate and form messages. It’s meant to be a nod to old train stations. That message board might show train schedules, news, or other announcements.

Next up is MRKT PLACE which will offer “last-minute gifts, sundries and refreshments.”

So if you need a snack or souvenir before you ride, this will be the place to stop.

Throughout the station, you’ll find “high-speed Wi-Fi, charging stations at every seat, 87 big screen televisions and a BrightKids children’s play area located in the SMART lounge.”

Here’s another peek inside that SMART lounge.

Once you’re ready to board your train, you’ll go on an escalator or elevator to the first-level platforms.

The platforms are each as long as the Eiffel Tower and you’ll find that the station is illuminated by spotlights used in movie studios.

In terms of other facts, there are a variety of custom drinks within the PREMIUM Lounge.

Here’s a peek at what that PREMIUM Lounge looks like.

There are seating areas in it, as well as a drinks and snacks station.

What’s ON the Train?

In terms of the trains themselves, there are leather seats, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and charging ports. There will be some meals, snacks, and beverages available for purchase onboard (complimentary with PREMIUM tickets).

And you’ll find racks so you can bring carry-on items. Plus, the restrooms offer a hands-free experience, and the trains are “fully ADA-accessible with level boarding to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and wheeled bags.”

So that’s the Brightline news for now! Let us know if you think you’ll utilize this service to get around Florida soon. And stay tuned for more news.

Will you be riding the Brightline train to Orlando? Tell us in the comments!

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