Miami is notorious for its lack of public transportation options, but Brightline is making progress toward connecting locations in South Florida.
Imagine hopping on a train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale for a holiday party, then getting dropped off near Aventura Mall for a movie.The private rail company Brightline is adding new stations on Wednesday in Aventura and Boca Raton to connect riders to existing stations in downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.Riders can book a train online or at the station, choosing between Smart and the more expensive Premium tickets.
Both come with free WiFi, but Premium seats also offer free drinks and snacks, extra leg room and a complimentary Tesla ride from the station to your destination within a 5-mile radius.Prices: Brightline ticket prices start as low as $10 but vary based on peak travel periods and demand, so the company encourages booking in advance.One-way fares from the Aventura and Boca Raton stations start at $10 for Smart and $27 for Premium.Brightline has not yet released a train schedule for weekday rides going out of Aventura and Boca, but the company said the initial schedules "will focus on peak morning and evening weekday service.
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