Brightline and Mears Connect to Announce New Partnership
The new Brightline+ Shared Connect Shuttle and Luxury Private Ride powered by Mears will allow guests to extend their journey by reserving transportation to and from Orlando International Airport’s Brightline station.
Shared Connect Shuttles and Luxury Private Rides powered by Mears brings you closer to the magic.
Get to and from the station with ease.
Your door-to-door pickup and drop-off mobility solutions are easier with Brightline+:
- Private Rides powered by Uber
- Luxury Private Rides and Shared Connect Shuttles powered by Mears
- Fixed Route Shuttles
- Event Shuttles
- Neighborhood Electric Vehicles powered by Circuit
- BrightBikes and CitiBikes
Brightline+ is your one-stop mobility solution for getting to and from our stations with ease. We offer a variety of options like Private Rides powered by Uber, Fixed Route Shuttles, Event Shuttles, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, and BrightBikes rentals. Your journey from door to door is now hassle-free with Brightline+!
Brightline and Mears Respond
Last mile connectivity is an integral piece of the travel experience for our guests, Mears is the respected transportation leader in Central Florida and will be a valuable partner delivering our Brightline+ service in Orlando,” said Michael Lefevre, vice president of operations for Brightline. “Mears Transporation is familiar to Orlando travelers and a brand that aligns seamlessly with the level of hospitality our guests know and love.
As an Orlando-based company, we are excited to welcome Brightline to Orlando and the Brightline guests traveling to and from the Orlando Station,” said Rebecca K Korton, COO of Mears Transporation Group. “What a great addition to the Orlando area, connecting people between South and Central Florida! Brightline guests will have the opportunity to use Mears Luxury & Meras Connect services, pending their destination. We are grateful for the partnership with Brightline and our team is also eager to get started.
Family Travel
Bring the kids and make getting their part of the fun. Brightline makes it easy and stress-free. Best of all, you won’t hear, “Are we there yet?” once.
Families Save
Kids under 24 months ride free, and kids ages 2 – 12 ride for 50% off* SMART fares. Plus, groups of four or more save 25%.
BrightKids Zone at the Station
Kids can relax, play, and snack in our BrightKids Zone. Spend some quality family time together before your ride and keep everyone happy.
Family Restrooms and Mothers’ Rooms
Keep the crew together through the ease and convenience of family-accessible areas. Both in our stations and on board, we’ve kept families in mind.
Food and Drinks
Everyone can enjoy a wide variety of in-station and onboard family-friendly meals including grab & go BrightKids Meals, pizzas, snack packs, and more.
Sit Together
Family groups can sit together, plus we offer special double-facing seats for four people. Family game time on the rails? Game on.
Strollers, Car Seats, and Booster Seats
Strollers, car seats, and booster seats may be carried on board and will not count toward your carry-on allowance. While on board, strollers must be stowed in the luggage tower.
Stations designed with you in mind.
Bright and airy with world-class amenities, our goal is to make it as easy as possible to get on board, skip traffic, and arrive in the heart of Florida’s top destinations.
Book a Ride
Book rides on our website or with our app. Automated ticket kiosks are also available at each station.
Touchless Turnstiles
Scan through using the barcode on your ticket — accessible via all smart phones and our app.
PREMIUM Lounges
PREMIUM ticket holders can enjoy exclusive access to our PREMIUM lounge, complete with snacks and sips.
Garage Parking
Just add Parking at checkout and you can use the same ticket to enter our garage, find a spot, and board your train.
Complimentary WiFi
Powerful and free WiFi is available in-station and onboard. Just choose the Brightline network, no password required.
Grab a Bite
Mary Mary, our in-station bar, >>MRKT, and our PREMIUM Lounges offer plenty of tasty sips and snacks.