Brightline's Fll Airport Stop: What You Need To Know

Brightline is a high-speed rail system in Florida that offers transportation to and from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station is located within walking distance of top downtown destinations and offers convenient parking at its gateless parking garage. From the Fort Lauderdale Station, there are several options to get to the airport, including shuttle buses, taxis, town cars, and rideshare services. The shuttle bus is a popular choice, with shuttles departing every 15 minutes and costing $10 for the first passenger and $5 for each additional passenger. The shuttle pick-up location at the airport is at Terminal 1 Ground Transportation Zone B, and the journey takes approximately 22 minutes.

Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station

Brightline's Fort Lauderdale Station is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, on NW 2nd Avenue, between Broward Boulevard and NW 4th Street. The station is adjacent to the Broward County Transit's Central Terminal and is also served by Sun Trolley. The address is 101 NW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

The Fort Lauderdale Station is served by Brightline's line between Miami and Orlando, with stops in Aventura, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. The station is within walking distance of top downtown destinations, and there are also options for further travel, such as Brightline's fixed-route shuttles.

The Fort Lauderdale Station offers various features and amenities to enhance the travel experience. It provides convenient parking in a gateless parking garage, with the option to add daily parking during booking or pay via QR codes on parking signs. The station also boasts an in-station bar called Mary Mary, >>MRKT, and PREMIUM Lounges offering snacks and drinks.

For added convenience, Brightline provides a seamless connection to powerful and free Wi-Fi, both in-station and onboard. Passengers can simply connect to the Brightline network and fill out their details to enjoy uninterrupted internet access during their journey. Additionally, the station features touchless turnstiles, allowing passengers to scan through using the barcode on their tickets, accessible via smartphones or the Brightline app.

Brightline also offers an Airport Connector Shuttle service between the Fort Lauderdale Station and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The shuttle departs 10 minutes after the train arrives and operates daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. The cost is $10 for the first guest and $5 for each additional rider in the same party.

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

The Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station is located at 101 NW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. The station is within walking distance of top downtown destinations and offers convenient parking at its gateless parking garage. The station is open from 5:15 am to 12:00 am on weekdays and from 6:00 am to 1:30 am on weekends.

The Brightline+ service offers seamless mobility solutions to and from the station. Airport Connector Shuttles are available to Fort Lauderdale Airport, departing from the Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station every 15 minutes. The shuttle costs $10 for the first guest and $5 for each additional rider in the same party. The shuttle departs 10 minutes after the train arrives and offers service to and from the station every 15 minutes. The first shuttle departs the station at 7:33 am on weekdays and 8:00 am on weekends, while the last shuttle departs at 7:40 pm on weekdays and 7:50 pm on weekends.

In addition to the shuttle service, there is a direct bus from the Central Terminal Bay C1 - Rt1 to the airport that takes approximately 22 minutes and costs $2-3. This bus departs every 30 minutes and is operated by Broward County Transit.

There are also taxi, town car, and ride-share options available for those who prefer a more direct or private mode of transportation.

Airport Connector Shuttles

Brightline offers an Airport Connector Shuttle service to and from MIA and FLL airports. The shuttles depart from Brightline MiamiCentral and Fort Lauderdale Stations every 15 minutes, costing $10 for the first guest and $5 for every additional rider in the same party. The shuttles are available on a first-come, first-served, walk-up basis with a same-day Brightline train fare. They depart 10 minutes after train arrival and offer service to and from Brightline stations every 15 minutes.

At MIA airport, the shuttle stops at the North Terminal, Concourse D, Door 6, Bus Zone 1; Central Terminal, Concourse E, Door 11, Bus Zone 2; and South Terminal, Concourse H, Door 22, Bus Zone 4. The first shuttle departs MiamiCentral at 7:25 am and the last shuttle at 7:25 pm. The first shuttle departs MIA at 7:45 am and the last at 7:55 pm. The pick-up window at the airport is from :05 after the hour to :45 after the hour.

At FLL airport, the shuttle stops at Terminal 1, Ground Transportation Zone B; Terminals 2 and 3, Ground Transportation Zone F; and Terminal 4, Ground Transportation Zone B. The first shuttle departs Fort Lauderdale Station at 7:33 am (8:00 am on weekends) and the last shuttle at 7:40 pm (7:50 pm on weekends). The first shuttle departs FLL at 7:53 am (8:20 am on weekends) and the last at 8:20 pm. The pick-up window at the airport is from :05 after the hour to :20 after the hour, and again between :50 after the hour and :05 after the hour.

To get to the shuttle stop at Brightline MiamiCentral Station, guests coming down the escalator should turn left after the escalators and exit through the sliding glass doors. Guests coming down the elevators should turn right when exiting and exit through the sliding glass doors. Due to construction at MIA, the pick-up/drop-off locations have been temporarily moved to Level 2 Departures.

To get to the shuttle stop at Brightline Fort Lauderdale Station, guests should exit through the main entrance on the ground level and turn left to the pick-up area. On the arrivals level, guests should exit through Door 114, turn right, and walk straight ahead to Ground Transportation Zone B. The Brightline Shuttle stop is located at a sign, marked by the red letter "B", directly under the yellow pedestrian walkway from the parking garage, just before the pet relief area.

Fixed Route Shuttles

Brightline offers fixed-route shuttles that provide seamless connectivity to and from its stations. These shuttles operate in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, offering round trips to top destinations. Here's what you need to know about the fixed-route shuttles:

Airport Connector Shuttles

Brightline provides convenient Airport Connector Shuttles that depart from Brightline MiamiCentral and Fort Lauderdale Stations, making it easier to get to and from MIA and FLL airports. These shuttles depart every 15 minutes, and the first shuttle leaves Brightline MiamiCentral at 7:25 AM, with the last shuttle departing at 7:25 PM. From the Fort Lauderdale Station, the first shuttle departs at 7:33 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM on weekends, with the last shuttle at 7:40 PM on weekdays and 7:50 PM on weekends.

The shuttle service is available at a cost of $10 for the first guest and $5 for each additional rider in the same party. These shuttles can be accessed on a first-come, first-served walk-up basis with a same-day Brightline train fare. They depart 10 minutes after the train arrives and offer service to and from the Brightline stations every 15 minutes.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Airport Locations

The pick-up and drop-off locations at MIA and FLL airports vary depending on the terminal and concourse. At MIA, the shuttle stops are located at the North Terminal (Concourse D, Door 6, Bus Zone 1), Central Terminal (Concourse E, Door 11, Bus Zone 2), and South Terminal (Concourse H, Door 22, Bus Zone 4).

At FLL, the shuttle service covers Terminal 1 (Ground Transportation Zone B), Terminals 2 and 3 (Ground Transportation Zone F), and Terminal 4 (Ground Transportation Zone B). The shuttle service hours at FLL are from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

Tracking and Schedule Information

To make your travel experience even more convenient, Brightline allows you to track live shuttle locations and view complete schedules and routes through their app or website. This feature ensures that you always know when and where to catch your shuttle, making your journey more efficient.

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