If your weekday slog between Miami and Fort Lauderdale feels more like a punishment than a commute, Brightline has some (very) welcome news. The high-speed rail operator just rolled out Brightline Passes, a suite of pre-paid multi-ride options aimed at making travel across South Florida—and up to Orlando—a lot more budget-friendly for regular riders.
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Designed for commuters, event-goers, and anyone who’s made Brightline a mainstay of their week, these new passes offer fixed-rate savings on frequent trips. Riders can choose from 10-, 20-, or 40-ride bundles that work between select station pairs, including Miami to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, or even all the way up to Orlando.
Prices start at $239 for a 10-ride pass between Miami and Fort Lauderdale (which includes Aventura). The most robust option—a 40-ride pass covering trips from Miami to West Palm Beach—comes in at $899. For those making the longer trek to Orlando, there’s a 10-ride pass priced at $799, with a 60-day window to use it.
“Whether it’s for weekday commutes or weekend escapes, the new Brightline Passes offer a reliable, modern ride with a fixed-rate fare to get frequent travelers where they need to go,” said Barbara Drahl, Brightline’s senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy, in a release. “Our repeat guests choose Brightline as their preferred way to travel, and now there is an easier way to ride more and spend less.”
Passes can be purchased and managed through Brightline’s app or website, and South Florida passholders can book up to seven days in advance (60 days if traveling to or from Orlando). There’s even a five-percent discount if you set up auto-renew, plus all purchases rack up points through Brightline Rewards, the company’s new loyalty program.
And here’s a little extra incentive: anyone who enrolls in Brightline Rewards by May 30 will be entered into the company’s One Million Point Giveaway. Hundreds of prizes are up for grabs—including 100,000-point windfalls.
So if you're tired of traffic and ready to upgrade your ride, Brightline’s new passes just might be the ticket.