The Fort Lauderdale to Orlando route
Brightline connects downtown Fort Lauderdale with Orlando International Airport in about 3 hours, with departures throughout the day. It's the easy way from Broward County to Orlando's theme parks and the airport — no Turnpike tolls, no parking.
- Journey time about 3 hours
- Departs Fort Lauderdale
- Arrives Orlando International Airport
- Stops Boca Raton and West Palm Beach
Stations
Trains depart from at 101 NW 2nd Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale, two blocks from Brightline's original Broward County stop on the FEC corridor. On the other end, you arrive inside Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 30-45 minutes by car or rideshare from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Train vs. driving
Driving from Broward County to Orlando runs 200+ miles up the Turnpike or I-95 — typically 3-3½ hours before traffic. The train takes about 3 hours downtown-to-airport with none of the driving.
Good to know
Orlando's station sits inside Terminal C at Orlando International Airport, roughly 30-45 minutes from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios by rideshare or shuttle. Fares are dynamic — booking ahead usually costs meaningfully less than the walk-up price.