The Orlando to Miami route
Brightline's higher-speed service links Orlando International Airport with downtown Miami in about 3½ hours, with departures throughout the day. Wrapping up a theme-park trip or heading to South Beach, the port, or a Heat game — it's the only direct train from Central Florida to Miami.
- Journey time about 3½ hours
- Departs Orlando International Airport
- Arrives MiamiCentral
- Stops West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura
Stations
Trains depart from inside Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 30-45 minutes by car or rideshare from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. On the other end, you arrive 600 NW 1st Avenue in downtown Miami, connected to Metrorail, Metromover and Tri-Rail.
Train vs. driving
Driving from Orlando to Miami means 230+ miles of I-95 or Turnpike, usually 3½-4 hours and often more once you hit South Florida traffic. The train delivers you to downtown Miami rested, with Wi-Fi and a café car along the way.
Good to know
The Orlando station is inside Terminal C at Orlando International Airport — from Disney World or Universal, allow 30-45 minutes by car or rideshare to reach it. On arrival, MiamiCentral puts you in downtown Miami with direct connections to Metrorail and Metromover; South Beach is a short rideshare across the causeway. Book ahead for the best fares — dynamic pricing rewards early planners.