Getting There

Brightline is now a real Orlando planning option, but it works best for specific city-to-city trips rather than general theme park transport.

SunRail can be handy in Greater Orlando, but it is still more of a local commuter tool than a must-use tourist transport system.

Virgin Atlantic can still be a strong Florida option for UK travellers, but in 2026 the smart comparison is the total route and package fit, not a nostalgic assumption that it is always the obvious choice.

The Amtrak Silver Meteor (Train 97 and 98) operates from New York to Miami via Orlando. The Silver Star also goes to Miami but detours to Tampa.

The Amtrak Silver Star (Train 91 and 92) operates from New York to Miami via Orlando and Tampa. The Silver Meteor also goes to Miami but takes a more direct route.

Our guide to getting to Florida by road, from the surrounding states, what to expect and how difficult it might be.

We explore the options of getting to Florida by air, looking at the internal and external Florida flight options you have.

The Amtrak Auto Train runs a daily service between Lorton (near Washington DC) and Sanford (near Orlando) and as its name suggests it carries automobiles

Our guide to getting to Florida by Rail, find the best train service and different routes to areas like Orlando and Miami.

Amtrak's Sunset Limited is the only transcontinental service across the USA and used to run from Los Angeles, California skirting the Southern coast to Orlando

We explore how to get to Florida by Sea, most likely with a Florida cruise and what cruise options are available to explore