Brightline train from South Florida to Orlando should be operational by summer 2023.

[Tony the Tigger]

Here’s when Brightline may start offering trips from South Florida to Orlando this year

Brightline, South Florida’s higher-speed intercity railroad, is gearing up its customers for the prospect that fast train rides to Orlando come in its second quarter — sometime this spring to early summer.

www.sun-sentinel.com

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I just rode brightline last month when transferring from the airport to my cruise and then back. My Uber driver in Miami said he was really excited about the Orlando extension and he planned on taking the train to Orlando as soon as it was running.

I know I’ll be using it when traveling from Disney to cruise ships, etc.

 

[mkt]

I'm legit excited for it as a way to visit friends and family in Miami without driving.

 

[tanc]

I just rode brightline last month when transferring from the airport to my cruise and then back. My Uber driver in Miami said he was really excited about the Orlando extension and he planned on taking the train to Orlando as soon as it was running.

I know I’ll be using it when traveling from Disney to cruise ships, etc.

Well, your username certainly checks out.

Jokes aside, I wonder how much the fare will be. Sad that the Disney Springs extension won't be there. I wonder how many people will utilize the rail, but I guess if you're coming from Miami/ Southern Florida it makes sense.

 

[MadderAdder]

This country needs all the rail/transit it can get. Awesome!

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I’m still disappointed Disney isn’t taking advantage of this, I love being able to jump on the train at the airport in Paris and take it directly to Disney.

I also love being able to stay at a DLP hotel (familiar and relaxing) and easily be in the city in half an hour.

I think their temper tantrum over the train going near Universal is going to cost them in the long run. It would have been so convenient for the cruise ships too. Short sighted.

 

[mightynine]

I haven't checked a map in a bit - would it be feasible to take this from the airport to Universal? Just wondering for a possible Super Nintendo World trip.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I haven't checked a map in a bit - would it be feasible to take this from the airport to Universal? Just wondering for a possible Super Nintendo World trip.

The extension to Orlando will only stop at the airport. So if you’re coming from Miami, sure! Brightline to Orlando and then an Uber or Lynx bus to universal.

 

[CaptainMickey]

Port Canaveral Overtakes Miami As World’s Busiest Cruise Port In 2022​

It seems like it would be a no-brainer to run a spur from the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I haven't checked a map in a bit - would it be feasible to take this from the airport to Universal? Just wondering for a possible Super Nintendo World trip.

Not yet, the current extension ends at the MCO airport, west of that will come next.

 

[Comped]

It seems like it would be a no-brainer to run a spur from the Orlando Airport to Port Canaveral.

Presumably not in the plans because of highway toll money. Sadly.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I haven't checked a map in a bit - would it be feasible to take this from the airport to Universal? Just wondering for a possible Super Nintendo World trip.

We’re probably at least a decade out from the Sunshine Corridor opening which will provide SunRail and Brightline service to a new multimodal station near the Orange County Convention Center. Universal has proposed a new community development district to help finance this new station and presumably associated last-mile transit.

Presumably not in the plans because of highway toll money. Sadly.

Brightline pays for lost toll revenue as part of its leases.

 

[IanDLBZF]

TC Palm reports this service could begin in June.

Brightline to start passenger-rail service from South Florida to Orlando as early as June

Trains will travel through the Treasure and Space coasts at up to 110 mph and go west toward Orlando at up to 125 mph, according to Brightline.

www.tcpalm.com

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

Presumably not in the plans because of highway toll money. Sadly.

What cheap-o’s! Do they know if they put one of the Sunpasses in the windshield, they get a discount and don’t have to stop at the booth.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Depending on run times, this could turn WDW into a quick, last minute day trip. I love the idea of not having to drive, getting some work done on the way (how good is internet on high speed rail?) and presumably getting there faster.

Hope it’s not too pricey!

Where are we going, honey? Oh, just a ride up to Tiffins and back. Happy Tuesday!

 

[mkt]

Where are we going, honey? Oh, just a ride up to Tiffins and back. Happy Tuesday!

It it were European/Japan level of high speed rail, oh yeah. Easily.

But, it's still Florida. Maybe first train out/last train back

 

[IanDLBZF]

Depending on run times, this could turn WDW into a quick, last minute day trip.

Though a last mile connection will be needed - Brightline+ or Lynx.

 

[DisneyCane]

Depending on run times, this could turn WDW into a quick, last minute day trip. I love the idea of not having to drive, getting some work done on the way (how good is internet on high speed rail?) and presumably getting there faster.

Hope it’s not too pricey!

Where are we going, honey? Oh, just a ride up to Tiffins and back. Happy Tuesday!

I don't see how traveling to the station in south Florida, arriving before the train departure time, taking the rail trip and transportation in Orlando to WDW will possibly take less time than hopping in the car and driving to WDW.

Even with a short bathroom break I can get from my house in Broward to a parking lot at WDW in barely over 3 hours.

 

[mkt]

I don't see how traveling to the station in south Florida, arriving before the train departure time, taking the rail trip and transportation in Orlando to WDW will possibly take less time than hopping in the car and driving to WDW.

Even with a short bathroom break I can get from my house in Broward to a parking lot at WDW in barely over 3 hours.

It's not about time. The idea is not having to drive.

I'd happily ride on a train for an 60-90 minutes longer than the drive to not have to deal with 95 or the turnpike.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

It's not about time. The idea is not having to drive.

I'd happily ride on a train for an 60-90 minutes longer than the drive to not have to deal with 95 or the turnpike.

Reading vs. yelling at the slow guy in the left lane. I’ll take it.

But speed is good, too!

They likely need to upgrade a lot of stations and streets with crossings. Brightline has killed so many people down here already. IMO, the arms that block the streets need a different setting vs when slower trains are coming through.