Trains to Miami: Everything you need to know

Amtrak’s Silver Meteor and Floridian trains, Brightline, and Tri-Rail all provide rail service to Miami. It’s possible to reach the city from as far away as New York City and Chicago without changing trains, with many stations throughout Florida, the Midwest, and along the East Coast.

Each service offers different perks, so choosing the right option depends on your starting point, budget, and desired arrival location. This guide explains the train options to Miami to help you plan your trip. Visit official websites to view prices and schedules.

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Amtrak Routes to Miami

Silver Meteor

Amtrak’s Silver Meteor trains travel between New York City and Florida. There are stops in major cities along the East Coast, with afternoon, evening, and night departures depending on your starting station. Much of the trip is overnight, so you can sleep on board and arrive in Florida in the morning. Private rooms are available, which include a bed along with free meals, water, and coffee.

Silver Meteor Route Guide

Floridian

A temporary Amtrak route, the Floridian connects Chicago with Miami. Trains stop at stations in the Midwest and West Virginia, then starting in Washington D.C., share many stations with the Silver Meteor on the trip through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Choose from coach seats or private rooms when booking your ticket, and note that because this is a very long route, delays are relatively common.

Floridian Route Guide

Brightline and Tri-Rail to Miami

The Brightline is a high-speed train in Florida. If you’re near Orlando or in South Florida, it is the fastest option for reaching Miami by train. There are multiple departures to choose from each day, including at the Orlando Airport. A travel hack is to fly into Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale if flights to Miami are expensive and get on a train to continue your trip.

Tri-Rail is also available in South Florida and fares are usually cheaper than the Brightline. Trains travel between Miami and Mangonia Park, with major stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale. There is a free shuttle from the Fort Lauderdale Airport to the nearby train station with the same name, making plane to train connections easy.

Miami Arrival Information

Miami Amtrak Station

The Miami Amtrak station is at 8303 NW 37th Avenue (view map). It is in the Hialeah area, which is northwest of downtown Miami. The area is not walkable, so you’ll need to plan to use rideshare, a taxi service, or public transit after you arrive.

Tip: You can also book your ticket to Hollywood, Florida, which is about 30 minutes away from downtown Miami and Miami Beach if you want to get off the train faster. The station is historic (unlike the Miami Station) and you can transfer to a Tri-Rail train to downtown Miami (or use rideshare).

Miami Brightline & Tri-Rail Station

Brightline and Tri-Rail trains stop at Miami Central Station, which is in downtown Miami at 600 NW 1st Avenue (view map). The station is in a walkable area, and we recommend using it instead of Amtrak for convenience. If you’re traveling on Amtrak, you can transfer to Tri-Rail at the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood stations.