Brightline Orlando celebrates completed construction for high-speed train service to Miami
ORLANDO, Fla. - Brightline Orlando is celebrating a major milestone as it works to connect central and south Florida.
The company said the construction is now complete and it's just about time until passengers can travel on the high-speed train.
Tickets are on sale with the first trips starting on Sept. 1 – the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Brightline broke ground in Central Florida in 2019 – just one year after operations began in South Florida between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
The rail service is the first private entity to deliver the intercity rail system since Henry Flagler built the railroad more than a century ago.
How much are Brightline train tickets? When can I purchase them?
Travelers can purchase train tickets for future dates between Orlando and South Florida.
The company offers two classes of service: SMART and PREMIUM. Brightline’s PREMIUM service will provide complimentary drinks and snacks in a dedicated lounge and train coach.
One-way SMART fares will start at $79 and one-way PREMIUM fares will begin $149, according to Brightline's website.
RELATED STORIES:
- Brightline: How long is the ride from Orlando to Miami?
- Brightline: Orlando train tickets to South Florida now on sale
What can guests expect on board a Brightline train?
When guests board a Brightline train, officials say they can expect spacious leather seats with plenty of legroom, access to complimentary, high-speed wifi, charging ports at every seat and multiple food and beverage stations onboard. Guests will also find a designated place for bikes and ample room throughout coaches for carry-on storage.
Where is the Brightline Orlando station located? What amenities does the Brightline Orlando station offer?
Brightline's modern, two-story Orlando space is located adjacent to Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
The Brightline Orlando Station is located at 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. South, Orlando FL 32827.