SOURCE ARTICLE: https://www.forbes.com
“Brightline Connects The Two Fastest Growing Regions In Florida With Its New Orlando Station”
May 19, 2023 /
Business trip, vacation, or visit to the Magic Kingdom? Wait no more. Residents and visitors alike will now have the opportunity to take the popular South Florida intercity eco-friendly rail company, Brightline, to Orlando. Earlier this year, Brightline made history as the fastest train in the Southeast, reaching speeds of 130 mph so getting there will take you just over 3 hours. This extension will create an efficient and convenient link between these two major cities, enabling travelers to traverse the 235-mile distance in a matter of hours. The Orlando expansion is expected to open up new opportunities for tourism, business and personal travel, connecting these two regions further cementing Brightline’s role as a transformative force in Florida’s transportation landscape as it connects two of the fastest growing regions in the state: Central and South Florida.
Brightline has launched ticket sales for this highly anticipated Brightline Orlando connection and tickets will offer one-way SMART fares starting at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ automatically save an additional 25 percent on SMART fares. Slated to launch at the end of the summer, tickets between South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach) and Orlando are on sale now for late summer through early 2024 at gobrightline.com or by downloading the app. Service will include 16 daily round trips with hourly departures between Miami and Orlando. Regular service from Orlando to Miami will stop at all Brightline stations including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. “Brightline guests and the travel market have spoken loudly, and we want to respond by opening ticket sales from late summer through the beginning of next year,” said Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “While we are finalizing an official launch date, guests can now book travel for Labor Day, Halloween and holidays through the new year.”
If you are interested in a more upgraded experience, Brightline offers their Premium service with fares that will start at $149 and include amenities including a dedicated Premium lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey. Premium booked guests also enjoy Brightline’s first and last-mile service to get to and from the station with complimentary Uber rides anywhere within a five mile radius of a station.