[GrooveCartel] Ultra Music Festival is now reachable by Train via Brightline

The trip to Ultra Music Festival 2025 is going to be just as amazing as the festival itself. Brightline and Red Bull have worked together to create NEXT STOP: ULTRA, a unique pre-festival experience that turns the train ride from Orlando to Miami into a mobile celebration of Ultra’s ongoing tradition.

Building on the success of last year’s event, the 2025 version takes the idea to a whole new level with live DJ sets, premium drinks, and a variety of surprises along the way. Ultra festival-goers can start their weekend on Friday, March 28th, when they leave Orlando at 12:50 PM and get to Miami just in time for the 4 PM opening of the festival.

The train is getting a new “chill car” for 2025. This is a place where people can get into the festival mood slowly with carefully chosen lounge music. This clever addition is the perfect counterpoint to other cars’ more lively atmosphere. Red Bull is adding to the experience by giving out their new Spring Edition energy drink, which will keep people going on the trip.

The ticket plan, which starts at $183 for a one-way SMART trip from Orlando to Miami, includes all food, drinks, and entertainment on board. Festival tickets are not included in the train experience, but you can find complete packages that include hotel stays, Brightline transportation, and festival passes.

For people who are worried about getting back late at night, Brightline has planned several departure times from MiamiCentral stop over the course of the festival weekend:

• Friday: 11:45 PM and 1:00 AM
• Saturday: 11:50 PM and 1:00 AM
• Sunday: 12:45 AM

Keep in mind that the trips back will be run as normal Brightline routes to West Palm Beach, without the event features. You can buy tickets for trains that run late at night on gobrightline.com or the Brightline app.

As a unique way to get to and from the Ultra Music Festival, the NEXT STOP: ULTRA train turns what could be a normal trip into an important part of the Ultra experience. Because there are only a few departures from South Florida stations each day, festival-goers who want to go on this one-of-a-kind train trip should book their spots early.

More information about the DJs playing and other surprises will be released soon. This pre-festival journey looks like it will be an unforgettable start to Ultra’s 2025 version.

Q/A

When does the NEXT STOP: ULTRA train depart and arrive?

The train departs from Orlando on Friday, March 28th at 12:50 PM and arrives in Miami just before 4 PM, timed perfectly for the festival’s opening.

What’s included in the NEXT STOP: ULTRA ticket price?

The ticket (starting at $183 for SMART one-way) includes live DJ sets, curated food and beverages, access to the new Red Bull Spring Edition drinks, and surprise experiences throughout the journey. Note that Ultra Music Festival tickets are not included.

How can festival-goers return after the event?

Brightline offers late-night return trains from MiamiCentral station at multiple times: 11:45 PM and 1:00 AM on Friday, 11:50 PM and 1:00 AM on Saturday, and 12:45 AM on Sunday. These return trips are standard Brightline services (not special event trains) and only travel to West Palm Beach.

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