October 15, 2026
ONE NIGHT ONLY: MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO SOUTH FLORIDA FROM HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Complimentary shuttle service, Halloween-themed onboard perks and discounted group fares make for a seamless spooky getaway
Miami, FL (Oct. 15, 2026) — Guests heading to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights on the last Saturday before Halloween (Oct. 24) can leave the driving behind and enjoy the screams without worrying about the trip home. Brightline is offering a special midnight train departure late Saturday night from Orlando to South Florida, giving guests a convenient, comfortable and safe way to travel home after the event.
The special train, presented in partnership with Orlando Health, will depart Brightline Orlando Station at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26 and make stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami.
"Whether you're spending the evening navigating haunted houses or enjoying Halloween Horror Nights with friends and family, Brightline makes it easy to focus on the fun and leave the ride home to us," said Krystal Ritter, Director of Partnerships at Brightline Trains Florida. "With a dedicated late-night departure, complimentary shuttle service and festive onboard perks, guests can enjoy a seamless experience from start to finish."
To make connections even easier, Brightline will offer a complimentary one-way shuttle service from Universal Orlando to Brightline Orlando Station for guests traveling on the late-night train. Shuttle transportation is available from the park to the station only.
Passengers can also enjoy a selection of Halloween-themed onboard offerings, including:
- Complimentary spooky snack
- Complimentary sleep mask
- Discounted drink specials
The complimentary snack and eye mask will be available to both SMART and PREMIUM guests while supplies last. Guests booking travel should look for the Late-Night Train Icon on Sunday, Oct. 25 when selecting their itinerary.
For travelers planning a group outing, Brightline's popular group discount offer is also available. Groups of three or more guests can save up to 25% on SMART fares between South Florida and Orlando with a one-day advance purchase. No promo code is required.
Tickets are available now at GoBrightline.com and through the Brightline mobile app.
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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE
Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com
Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com