[ditka41]

Looking for info on "Bright Line" rail service from Orlando to Miami. We are Interested in considering it for a cruise leaving out of Miami. I am not sure if it's operational yet. Sounds like a good idea if it goes close to the port.

Thank You for any comments if you have used it.

[Babubhat]

High-Speed Passenger Train: Buy Tickets Today | Brightline

Orlando Train Station: High-Speed Rail | Brightline

[kansasr]

My understanding is that Orlando service will start on September 1

[Stu from NYC]

Wish they would come closer to the villages. Not so attractive when we have to travel almost 2 hours to get the train.

[Keefelane66]

The Brightline express is airport to airport, you will need to arrange shuttle from Miami airport to cruise terminal

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

The Brightline express is airport to airport, you will need to arrange shuttle from Miami airport to cruise terminal

I think you are wrong. As far as I can tell, it goes from Orlando Airport to downtown Miami - which is not very far from the cruise terminal.

Miami Train Station: High-Speed Rail | Brightline

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

The Brightline express is airport to airport, you will need to arrange shuttle from Miami airport to cruise terminal

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I think you are wrong. As far as I can tell, it goes from Orlando Airport to downtown Miami - which is not very far from the cruise terminal.

Miami Train Station: High-Speed Rail | Brightline

You will also be able to stop in Fort Lauderdale, not far from its cruise terminal (Port Everglades).

Fort Lauderdale Station

[spinner1001]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I think you are wrong. As far as I can tell, it goes from Orlando Airport to downtown Miami - which is not very far from the cruise terminal.

Miami Train Station: High-Speed Rail | Brightline

The Miami Brightline station is indeed in downtown Miami. You can easily take an Uber to the port in Miami. Similar for the Fort Lauderdale station and port.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

I think you are wrong. As far as I can tell, it goes from Orlando Airport to downtown Miami - which is not very far from the cruise terminal.

Miami Train Station: High-Speed Rail | Brightline

Thanks for the correction there are 5 stops

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by ditka41

Looking for info on "Bright Line" rail service from Orlando to Miami. We are Interested in considering it for a cruise leaving out of Miami. I am not sure if it's operational yet. Sounds like a good idea if it goes close to the port.

Thank You for any comments if you have used it.

Double check on PARKING at the Orlando Airport if you intend to drive there. The Orlando news had stories recently about a significant shortage of parking and this was before the train is operational.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Double check on PARKING at the Orlando Airport if you intend to drive there. The Orlando news had stories recently about a significant shortage of parking and this was before the train is operational.

Cheaper to take shuttle to MCO than parking for a week

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Cheaper to take shuttle to MCO than parking for a week

Maybe. Maybe not.

Daily Parking Garage C ($19) - 7 x $19 = $133

Workman Airport Shuttle Rate ($40 per person, one way)
Home Service to/from Shuttle ($15 (up to 3 people))

One person, two ways - 2 x $40 = $80
One person, two ways w/Home Service - 2 x ($40 + $15) = $110
Two people, two ways - 2 x $80 = $160
Two people, two ways w/Home Service - 2 x ($80 + $15) = $190

(No taxes or tips were considered)

[joeinil]

2 x ($80 + $30) = $220

[JudyLife]

Originally Posted by ditka41

Looking for info on "Bright Line" rail service from Orlando to Miami. We are Interested in considering it for a cruise leaving out of Miami. I am not sure if it's operational yet. Sounds like a good idea if it goes close to the port.

Thank You for any comments if you have used it.

Back in March we used ‘Cruise Express’ coach service from Lady Lake (Rt 441) direct to Miami cruise terminal. $100 return per person. Great service.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by joeinil

2 x ($80 + $30) = $220

Your math is correct but
I think the $15 home service is per home - not per person.

Home Service to/from Shuttle is an additional $15 – flat rate (up to 3 people, within The Villages® Community only)