Can dogs ride Brightline trains? Details on Orlando to West Palm route, tickets, discounts
Brightline's South Florida high-speed train service has an official date set for its first train rides to the new Brightline station in Orlando.
Starting on Friday, September 22, Brightline customers will be able to buy a ticket from Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach to Orlando. The first trip to Orlando was originally penciled in for Labor Day weekend, but was delayed due to a long certification process.
An official time has not been announced for the first Brightline train to Orlando, which will depart from Miami. But Brightline spokesperson Katie Mitzner told The Post that it's expected to leave Miami between 6:45 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Here's what you need to know before you buy a high-speed train ticket to Orlando for you and your pet.
How much are Brightline tickets to Orlando?
Brightline tickets from West Palm Beach to Orlando range from $79 to $149 for a one-way ticket. Prices will start at $79 for a Smart ticket and rise to $149 for a Premium ticket. Kids' Smart one-way tickets will start from $39. Tickets can be bought at Brightline stations or online.
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Discount opportunities for Brightline customers.
Brightline is offering group discounts. Groups of no less than four and no more than 16 people are eligible for a 25% discount with a promo code at checkout. This offer is good through the end of the year.
Where are the Brightline train stops in Florida?
The newest station at Orlando International Airport is Brightline's sixth and most northern station. Brightline's other five stations:
West Palm Beach: 501 Evernia St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Boca Raton: 101 NW 4th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Fort Lauderdale: 101 NW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Aventura: 19796 West Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33180
Miami: 600 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Brightline from Miami to Orlando: Everything to know about tickets, stops, pets, discounts
Is Brightline pet friendly? Are dogs allowed on the trains?
Your furry friend doesn't have to be left behind! Dogs and cats are allowed on Brightline trains. The website's pet policy says that pets must be leashed or crated while in Brightline stations and on trains. The West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale stations have pet relief areas.
Much like booking an in-cabin pet with an airline, passengers must add a pet to their ticket during the ticket reservation process. It's safe to say that if you're traveling with your dog or cat, buying a ticket online ahead of time would be ideal for smooth travels. Pet tickets from one of Brightline's South Florida stations to its new station in Orlando cost $45 and pet tickets within and between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach cost $10.
"Availability is limited and based on a first come, first served basis at the time of booking," Brightline's terms of service says. "Failure to add your dog and cat to your reservation may result in refusal to allow your pet on the train. Fees may apply."
All dogs and cats planning to board the high-speed rail should be up-to-date on vaccinations and have a "fit to travel" certificate from a veterinarian. Brightline workers are allowed to request both from any passenger with a pet on their reservation.
How long will it take Brightline to get to Orlando from West Palm Beach?
Brightline trips from West Palm Beach to Orlando are no longer than your favorite movie, running two hours and eight minutes long one-way.
What is Brightline's West Palm Beach-to-Orlando train schedule?
Brightline will run 16 daily roundtrips to its new station, with hourly departures between Miami and Orlando.
Lianna Norman covers trending news in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at lnorman@pbpost.com. You can follow her reporting on social media@LiannaNorman on Twitter.
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