I've been taking the metro for a little over 6 years. Previously I'd go to the Okeechobee station…read morebut switched to the Palmetto station because of a scary incident I experienced and an acquaintance that was almost beat to death at Okeechobee station (no clue where the security guards were, probably sleeping as usual). Palmetto has an open parking lot which makes it easier to see what's going around. The security guards are attentive and they have one typically driving around the parking lot with a golf cart. If you need assistance or have questions for the most part they attempt to help you. The bathroom at this station needs so serious remodeling....I hate going in there because no matter how much they try to clean it it doesn't look like it (oh and don't expect paper towels to dry your hands because it seems that's non-existing in this place). Would love it if the metro left on scheduled time but a lot of times that doesn't happen thanks to every other metro being out of service (probably because they're so old). I do enjoy not having to deal with traffic so this is the best way to head to Downtown and nearby areas. Compared to other stations in the north this is probably one of the safest ones. Most people that ride from this station are headed to work, courts, or hospitals.

Positives: -There are security guards at all times. They…read morealso help with purchasing tickets at the kiosk if you're not sure how to do it. -The conductors are friendly and will answer whatever questions you have about the trains. -Trains usually depart at the same time. Very few times have I experienced trains running late. -Location is perfect, as it's only 10 min away from my house and very easy to get to, once you get past the Okeechobee traffic. Although there is a cargo train that runs through interrupting the street to get to the station. -There are hand sanitizing stations Negative: I am absolutely DISGUSTED that there is ONE restroom shared for both men and women. It wasn't like this about 6 months ago! They sealed off the ladies bathroom and made it so only staff could use it. So now the mens is the one that's open to both sexes. First of all, the very thought of using a restroom stall while a man is standing in there at the same time taking a leak at the urinal is atrocious to me. Secondly, it is so damn dangerous that it just drives me NUTS how they could let this happen!!!! Any woman can be raped and no one would even notice!!! Miami-Dade Transit needs to take action and segregate the restrooms once again because this is an active danger to women!!!

Started off they sent me to coach, even though I had a sleeper car. My attendee took my lunch…read moreorder, and a half an hour after it was exposed to be delivered, I pushed the Attendant call button, after another 15 minute wait, I walked to the dining car, where 2 employees were chatting;) how nice. I asked if there was a problem with my order of just plain old grilled cheese? Apparently it had been made and was ready on time, just waiting for my attendant to bring it to me..... hum, the bag had the time and my room # on it, so I picked it up and was told I should wait for him to bring it to me, which I ignored;) When I was getting off at my stop, inch trash had never been picked up. Mind you I paid $350 extra for the upgrade. So not worth it just FYI. They are severely lacking in customer service, seems to be a foreign language to its employees;) Food and ride were nice though;)

Amtrak only. Not much to see. Friendly staff. Love Amtrak! Can't wait to ride the train.read more

My absolute favorite stop on brightline !…read more The Brightline MiamiCentral Station is the flagship southern terminus for the Brightline high-speed rail, located in the heart of downtown Miami. It serves as a major multi-modal hub, spanning six city blocks and offering direct connections to local transit like Metrorail, Metromover, and Tri-Rail. Station Amenities Dining: The Central Fare Food Collective on the second level features 12 diverse culinary concepts, including The Wolf of Tacos, Rosetta Bakery, and Stanzione Pizza. Lounges: SMART Lounge: Standard waiting area with comfortable seating, power outlets, and free Wi-Fi. PREMIUM Lounge: Exclusive access for Premium ticket holders, offering complimentary snacks, beer, wine, and priority boarding. Mary Mary Bar: A full-service in-station bar for cocktails and light bites. Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant with elevators, level boarding "gap fillers," and accessible FYI : Travel Times from Miami Aventura: ~15-20 minutes. Fort Lauderdale: ~30 minutes. West Palm Beach: ~1 hour 20 minutes. Orlando: ~3 hours 30 minutes So get on their app or website and go brightline , you'll love the ride!!!

Ah, Briteline Station. A yellow explosion of everything you didn't ask for in a travel hub…read more Aesthetically, it's like a lemon threw up and said, "NEON." It's a lot to handle, honestly. If airports are elegant chaos, Brightline is... well, a well-intentioned chaos with a touch too much flair. The smell? Oh boy. I don't know if they're going for "fresh" or "citrusy," but it hits you like a scent bomb that's somehow both overwhelming and... confusing? I'm not sure whether I'm in a train station or a high-end cleaning product store. Bathrooms? Peak. They were actually the highlight--clean, functional, and definitely the only place where I felt my dignity was intact. But when you have to do your business on a train with moving bathrooms, it adds a level of adventure I didn't ask for. The whole "swaying while you use the necessary " thing is a unique thrill, though. The store? Closed early the morning Now, let's talk about the train itself--big, comfy, and pretty solid for a ride. The seats are spacious, and the vibe is more "luxurious commuter" than "who's-holding-my-seat" chaos. Would I return? Well, I guess. The train's solid, and the station's got character... even if that character is a bit much. But hey, it's an experience, and sometimes you have to embrace the madness.

Rail and Metro stations can be better, but in South Florida, this is a pinnacle transfer station in…read morea working class area. An efficient enough site where two rail lines cross and can easily be used by both - and resultingly, densifying neighborhood that surrounds it. The staff is usually always very helpful and kind. The main criticism is that the trains don't come frequently enough! As to the actual station, as usual for a Tri-Rail station there's not enough benches... or trash cans. The Metro-side's construction often takes too long and I'm seriously concerned about the accessibility as a result. In addition, there's also so much anxiety if the train is coming and the trains don't run late enough. But it's such a net positive to have rail options (with signage and audio message in three (3!) languages) in this urban-surburban-car-dominated-megaopolis - and I support it fully and want MORE investment in stations like this to make it better - and have two lines cross like this is superb.

Last week I stopped by to get a regional pass. I was told that they will sell them starting the…read more26th. I arrive at 1345 and they are closed. The sign says they are open until 1400. I call customer service and she tells me that it is my fault that I should have shown up earlier. What?!? No apologies. No ownership. Just push the blame. If you want a great job, sign up for them. Where else can you close early and still be paid?

This station is literally garbage! It is located next to two recycling plants, or garbage dumps…read more While waiting for the train, which often times runs late, you get a very unpleasant nee disgusting aroma. There is no bathroom nor security, not even cameras. So good luck with your personal safety! Until the area around this station is properly redeveloped, I would say to avoid it and take trirail elsewhere.

This is a fast and convenient way to travel in town.You avoid the stress of driving with all the…read moretraffic and also save money on gas. There are many locations to jump on or off from Miami to palm beach.Free parking at the stations.

It's a rail station in South Florida ... so my criticims are based in the fact that its in an urban…read morecontext relative to the America the beige surburban hellscape that is the rest of the state; The terminal is sufficiently connected to the bus lines so as to build upon the locational efficiencies crossing a roadway and makes use of vehicular parking that doesn't make that the dominating element of the site... the station however does disconnected from the more walkable areas of the area and relies more on automotive transporation for the "last mile" travel. The City and County do a good job of having connections, but a walk anywhere? I don't know... As to the actual station, there are not enough benches... or trash cans. There's also so much anxiety if the train is coming, if you're on the right platform, and the trains/buses don't run late enough. But it's such a net positive to have bus and rail options integrated with each other in this urban-surburban-car-dominated-megaopolis. I support it fully and want MORE investment in stations like this to make it better."

Nice ride, friendly staff and the conductor is very attentive. She has been making announcements of…read moreupcoming events and reminding passengers where the luggage and bags are stored and not in the isles way.

I went to Miami for a quick trip and I went to the Centre to catch a train. It was clean and on timeread more

When ever you travel to new and different places , it really pays to look at all your option of…read moretransportation. The choices are endless. Do we take a taxi to our hotel ? Do we rent a car? Use Uber ? The choice that you make can save you big Bucks! My wife happen to read reviews of the orange line on Miami Metro Line. You can catch the orange line right at Miami International airport. The orange line stops just a few blocks away from our hotel. And guess what ? A one way ticket is only $2.25 . There were security officers at the ticket machine to help anyone who needed help. So the two of us to get to the hotel only cost us $4.50 total. I have to say that the Metro Line wasn't new by any means, nor the fastest, but it was clean ! For the price of &4.50 for two it cant be beat! There was plenty of security at the airport as well as all along the ride to the hotel. So the next time you fly into Miami International airport, keep a open mind and consider Miami's Metro Line for your transportation needs. I'm glad we did!

Safe and convenient travel for people going to the airport (such as Miami and FLL), easy shortcuts…read morewith the new express train but it saved you gas and money taking Tri-Rail.

This train station was constructed in 1927 and it received the inaugural run of the Seaboard…read moreAirline Railroad's Orange Blossom Express. The station is designed in the Moorish revival style. The city of Opa-locka was developed by famed aviator Glenn Curtiss who based his design off of an Arabian One Thousand and One Nights theme. The building is part of Opa-lockas thematic resource area which is a group of 20 buildings that are all in the same style. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 1987. It is located next door to the Opa-locka Tri Rail station.

Great and convenient way to get to and from MIA. I've used this route multiple times to get from…read moreBoca to MIA for a flight. The fare is about 6 bucks and its approx an hr ride- about the same as driving without the mental load and headache. These trains are definitely not luxurious but there are plenty of seats and racks for luggage.

First time Tri-Rail Adventure - one of the easiest and smoothest rides you can take to get to any…read morewhere in south Florida. ( Miami - Dade county, Broward county, Palm beach county) Super convenient public transportation. There's Free parking lot for those who rather not drive for a long trip and decided they'll get there by train. It's about 9 bucks from Miami to Palm beach. I'd say a two hour ride. In total. I believe the train passes every 30 minute. But don't quote me, you can always check the train schedule online. I'd say it was pretty cool , nothing fancy but super reliable. Cool experience riding on the train.