Brightline runs a one-night midnight train from Orlando to South Florida at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 25, after Halloween Horror Nights
Takes effect Oct 25, 2026 · Announced, not final
Verified
5 sources listed; last checked Oct 19, 2026.
What changed
BeforeBrightline's regular schedule.
NowOne extra train, 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, Orlando to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami; a free one-way shuttle from Universal Orlando to the station.
Orlando Weekly reported on Oct. 16, 2026: "Brightline is set to run a special one-night-only midnight train to bring Halloween Horror Nights fans back home." Brightline's release, as printed by GottaGo Orlando, says the train "will depart Brightline Orlando Station at 12:15 am on Sunday, Oct. 25 and make stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami."
What changed
- One extra train, one night. It is for Halloween Horror Nights guests on Saturday, Oct. 24, the night before the 12:15 a.m. departure.
- A free shuttle to the station. The release says: "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."
- Brightline listed it earlier in October. Its fall-events release, carried by Porthole on Oct. 7, 2026, says: "A special midnight train is also scheduled for October 24."
When
- 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Orlando Weekly gives the same time: "The train hits the road at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 25."
- Booking: "Guests booking travel should look for the Late-Night Train Icon on Sunday, Oct. 25 when selecting their itinerary."
Where
- From: Brightline Orlando Station, with the shuttle from Universal Orlando.
- To: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami.
What it means if you live here
- Book ahead. "Tickets are available now at GoBrightline.com and through the Brightline mobile app."
- Check the fare and the shuttle pickup when you book. The two prints of Brightline's release give neither a fare nor a shuttle boarding time.
- The operator says trains keep running normally. Orlando Weekly reports that "Brightline Trains Florida LLC, which operates the passenger service, is not part of the bankruptcy filing, and the company says trains will continue running normally throughout the restructuring." Mass Transit reported the same on Sept. 29.
Sources
- Brightline release, as printed by GottaGo Orlando, October 19, 2026
- Brightline release, as printed by the Boca Raton Tribune, October 18, 2026
- Orlando Weekly, October 16, 2026
- Brightline fall-events release, as carried by Porthole, October 7, 2026
- Mass Transit, September 29, 2026
Last checked Oct 19, 2026.