Good first trip on Brightline train
 

I wanted to share how well the new Brightline train works. The station is right at terminal C at Orlando airport. Both of our trains were on time to the minute. Everything new and clean. The ride was smoother than I expected compared to Amtrak Autotrain. There is a Premier coach and there were 4 other coaches. Stops at West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami.

Glad to hear this! I enjoy traveling by train. Will have to check out their website for all stops avaliable. Thanks for the review!

Will seriously consider for next trip to Ft Lauderdale for a cruise

6 of us traveled to Miami in February on the Brightline. Great experience…. All of us were very impressed.

Would be wonderful to pick up car in Miami and continue south to Keys. How easy is it from Brightline station in Miami to get rental?

Thanks!!

Also, what is parking like at Brightline stations? Thanks!

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I also had a wonderful experience. Very relaxing and fast!

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The Fort Lauderdale BRIGHTLINE Train Station is Literally Walking Distance (across from the parking garage) from a Spectacular Hot Spot

As we recently relocated from Coral Springs we were Active Season members of The Broward Center of the Performing Arts and Slow Burn Theater in the same complex.

The Broward Center is built as a State of the Art Opera House that Books Off Broadway Hits w original cast members as well as an Array of Famous Bands.

Slow Burn Theater is the Amateur Troupe across the courtyard that Always has Amazing Top Quality Performances including some Breathtaking Dance Numbers.

AND they both have Sunday
Afternoon Matinee Shows

Brightline is supposed to be extended to Tampa. Too bad they don’t extend it to the Villages. Would be nice to take a train to the airport!

How long did it take?

Wish it was closer to the villages. Worried about taking train with multiple parts for cruise leaving same day as travel.

three hours thirty minutes
Schedule. The ride between Orlando and West Palm Beach is approximately two hours, and three hours thirty minutes between Orlando and Miami. Our current schedule* between Central and South Florida includes 16 daily round trips, with hourly northbound and southbound departures. *Schedule is subject to change.

We took the Brightline to Ft. Lauderdale for a cruise last fall. I agree about the comfort of the trip. The one problem I have is my limited mobility. Not that the train itself is not easy to board and ride but the station is a long way from where Villages shuttles drop off airport passengers. It's much easier if you can be dropped off at the station which has it's own entrance and address for car services.
Prices can be somewhat high for certain times of day. I've seen primier seating priced at $309 one way. Depending on whether or not you want to use seat selection, coach seats vary from $39 for some times to $89 for "smart" fares which allow seat selection. Getting to and from the port from the train station is not difficult especially if you use uber. Incidently first class seating included a coupon for $10 off your uber ride. All in all, we found it a comfortable and dependable way to travel to Ft. Lauderdale for a cruise.

Be sure to check all points of travel on the Train….
 

We have had friends that used Brightline for a cruise out of Miami. Agree with everything stated thus far, however the wife was very concerned about sitting in one area and her luggage was in another area. At each stop she would go and stand near their luggage to ensure no one mistakenly took theirs.

Further note when getting to Terminal C you may have to use the escalator, lots of luggage could pose an issue. For an 8 day cruise and you’re not taking formal wear, thinking no issue. However, 14+ would be a problem for me.