Brightline is offering a one night-only midnight train down to South Florida for guests heading home from Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights.
The special train caters to parkgoers on Oct. 24, the last Saturday night before Halloween. It will depart just after midnight on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a free shuttle provided by Brightline from the park to the Orlando station.
"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," Krystal Ritter, Director of Partnerships at Brightline Trains Florida, said in an Oct. 15 news release. "With a dedicated late-night departure, complimentary shuttle service
and festive onboard perks, guests can enjoy a seamless experience from start to finish."
What are the dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2026?
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights through Nov. 1, 2026.
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What time does Halloween Horror Nights start and end?
Halloween Horror Nights officially begins at 6:30 p.m., however parkgoers who purchase Stay & Scream are granted early access to HHN festivities starting at 2 p.m.:
- 2 p.m.: Three haunted houses open
- Stranger Things 5
- Hellraiser
- Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control
- 4 p.m.: Select haunted house queues open
- 5:15 p.m.: Select additional haunted houses begin opening
- 6:30 p.m.: Halloween Horror Nights officially begins, all houses open
The event runs until 2 a.m. each night.
Brightline offers one-night only midnight train to South Florida from HHN
The special midnight train, presented in partnership with Orlando Health, departs from the Brightline Orlando Station at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
It'll make stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami.
Brightline also offers a complimentary one-way shuttle service from Universal Orlando to Brightline Orlando Station for guests traveling on the late-night train, according to the news release.
Where is Brightline Orlando Station?
The ride from Universal Orlando to the Brightline station at Orlando International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive.
Free shuttle service departs from the Universal CityWalk Bus Hub at 11 p.m. sharp for Brightline Orlando Station. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to secure a seat, and a valid Brightline ticket is required to board.
How to get tickets for Brightline Halloween Horror Nights special train
Tickets are available at GoBrightline.com and through the Brightline mobile app.
Travelers planning a group outing, can utilize Brightline's popular group discount offer. Groups of three or more guests can save up to 25 percent on SMART fares between South Florida and Orlando with a one-day advance purchase. No promo code is required.
How much does the HHN special Brightline train cost?
Here's how much it'll cost to ride the special train from the Brightline Orlando station based on your stop:
- Orlando to West Palm Beach
- SMART: $51
- Premium: $114
- Orlando to Boca Raton
- SMART: $56
- Premium: $119
- Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
- SMART: $56
- Premium: $119
- Orlando to Aventura:
- SMART: $56
- Premium: $119
- Orlando to Miami:
- SMART: $61
- Premium: $121
When comparing against prices for the the earliest train Saturday morning, Oct. 24, we've found the HHN event train costs the same as a standard fare from the same distance.
What are Brightline Halloween Horror Nights train amenities?
The special train, offered late Saturday night Oct. 24, aka midnight Sunday, Oct. 25, includes Halloween-themed onboard offerings:
- 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.
Still need a Halloween Horror Nights ticket? See prices for HHN at Universal Orlando in Florida
Guests can secure their spot for the screams with single-night event tickets and Express Passes available for purchase on its website.
A single-night ticket for HNN at Universal Orlando Resort starts at $89.99 and increases depending on the date. The ticket is separate from park admission.
There’ll also be an express pass that lets visitors skip the line at haunted houses once. The express pass costs $229.99, up from last year's $149.99.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Skip the Halloween Horror Nights drive home Oct. 24 with Brightline
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