Train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach: Brightline or Tri-Rail
Brightline and Tri-Rail from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach: stations, ride times, fares we could confirm and parking.
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- Fastest: Brightline from MiamiCentral, 600 NW 1st Ave, downtown Miami.
- Miami to Fort Lauderdale: About 33 minutes on Brightline, per the Town of Davie.
- Miami to Boca Raton: Barely 50 minutes, says the Palm Beaches tourism board.
- Fares: Brightline prices change by date; $15 weekend fares run until November 1, 2026.
- Cheaper, slower: Tri-Rail from Miami Airport, with free parking at most stations.
Take Brightline from downtown Miami for the quickest ride to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton or West Palm Beach; take Tri-Rail when you start at MIA, want free station parking or are riding on a weekend at the $5 flat fare.
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Brightline stations in South Florida
| Station | Address | Station hours | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (MiamiCentral) | 600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami | 5:00 am to last train | Garage at 161 NW 6th Street, open 24 hours |
| Aventura | 19796 West Dixie Highway, Miami | Mon to Thu 6:00 am to 11:10 pm; Fri 6:00 am to 12:45 am; Sat and Sun 5:00 am to 12:45 am | Open 24 hours |
| Fort Lauderdale | 101 NW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale | Mon to Fri 5:15 am to midnight; Sat and Sun 6:00 am to 1:30 am | Open 24 hours |
| Boca Raton | 101 NW 4th Street, Boca Raton | 5:30 am to last train | Add parking at checkout; rate not shown |
| West Palm Beach | 260 Quadrille Plaza Drive, West Palm Beach | 5:20 am to last train | Covered garage, $10 a day booked ahead, $20 walk-up |
Brightline's parking page gives $10 a day booked in advance and $20 walk-up across South Florida, and a $125 monthly pass. Station hours differ between Brightline pages, so use the app for the day you travel.
gobrightline.com station and parking pages as returned by search (direct fetch refused with HTTP 403), checked October 2026
Ride times and fares
Brightline runs Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, then on to Orlando. Fort Lauderdale is about 33 minutes from Miami, according to the Town of Davie's Brightline page, and the Palm Beaches tourism board says downtown Boca is barely 50 minutes away. We did not find an official current ride time to West Palm Beach, so check it in the app when you pick a train.
Brightline prices move with the date and the train, so there is no fixed fare to quote. Until November 1, 2026, Brightline's emails offer $15 one-way SMART fares between the five South Florida stations on eligible Friday, Saturday and Sunday trains, bought by October 31 and at least two hours ahead; one trade site says the offer covers only Saturday and Sunday off-peak trains, so read the terms when you book.
SMART is the standard class and PREMIUM adds a station lounge, priority boarding and free snacks and drinks, as news coverage of the service describes it. For a 35 to 50 minute ride, SMART is plenty.
The Tri-Rail alternative
| Tri-Rail station | Address | Parking | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Airport | 3861 NW 21st Street, Miami | Free 12 hours with registration, then $2 an hour or $12 a day | Reached by the free MIA Mover from the terminal |
| Fort Lauderdale | 200 SW 21st Terrace, Fort Lauderdale | Free for commuters | Off Broward Boulevard; Broward Transit 9, 22 and 81 |
| Boca Raton | 680 Yamato Road, Boca Raton | Free for commuters | Palm Tran 2 and 94 |
| West Palm Beach | 203 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach | Free for commuters | Palm Tran Route 2 to the airport is free with a valid Tri-Rail fare |
Tri-Rail fares are by zone and rose 10% on October 1, 2026; the $5 weekend flat fare did not change. Check exact fares and train times on tri-rail.com or the Train Tracker.
tri-rail.com station pages and the SFRTA board agenda of June 26, 2026, checked October 2026
Which train for which trip
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale from a Brickell hotel | Brightline from MiamiCentral; Fort Lauderdale station is downtown at NW 2nd Avenue |
| Mizner Park in Boca | Brightline; the Boca station is on NW 4th Street, between Mizner Park and the public library |
| Downtown West Palm Beach | Brightline to Quadrille Plaza, or Tri-Rail on a weekend for the $5 flat fare |
| Flying out of Palm Beach International | Tri-Rail to West Palm Beach, then the free Palm Tran Route 2 with your Tri-Rail fare |
| Starting from Miami airport | Tri-Rail from the Miami Airport station |
Lo que pregunta la gente
Is there a train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, two. Brightline runs from MiamiCentral, 600 NW 1st Avenue, to Fort Lauderdale station at 101 NW 2nd Avenue in about 33 minutes. Tri-Rail runs from the Miami Airport station to Fort Lauderdale station on Broward Boulevard.
How much is the Brightline from Miami to Fort Lauderdale?
The fare changes by date and train, so check the app. Until November 1, 2026, Brightline offers $15 one-way SMART fares on eligible weekend trains if you book by October 31.
Is there a train from Miami to Boca Raton?
Yes. Brightline stops at 101 NW 4th Street in downtown Boca, about 50 minutes from Miami per the Palm Beaches tourism board, and Tri-Rail stops at 680 Yamato Road.
How do I get from West Palm Beach to Miami by train?
Brightline from 260 Quadrille Plaza Drive to MiamiCentral, or Tri-Rail from 203 South Tamarind Avenue to the Miami Airport station, with a change to Metrorail for downtown.
Where do I park for Brightline?
Each station has a garage. Brightline lists $10 a day booked ahead and $20 walk-up; in Miami the garage is at 161 NW 6th Street.
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