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Getting Around Kissimmee by Train: Brightline, SunRail, and More

Discover how to ride the rails in Kissimmee, from fast and convenient train services like Brightline and SunRail to iconic theme park rides like the Walt Disney World® Monorail. Whether you're traveling around Central Florida or hopping aboard a rail-themed adventure, this guide has your ticket.

A mother and her young son enjoy a meal together while riding the Brightline train, with sunlight streaming through the window and a scenic view outside.

Enjoy a comfortable ride aboard Brightline, savoring snacks and scenery on the way to Kissimmee.

All aboard! If you’re looking for a fun, convenient, and even whimsical way to explore Kissimmee and the greater Central Florida area, trains are the way to go. With easy connections like Brightline and SunRail getting you from point A to playtime, plus fan-favorite attractions like the Walt Disney World® Monorail and in-park railways, Kissimmee offers rail experiences for both transit-savvy travelers and theme park dreamers. Whether you’re on the move or just in it for the ride, the rails are ready when you are.

Hop Aboard Brightline for a Scenic Ride Between South Florida & Kissimmee

A traveler with a rolling suitcase boards a Brightline train at the station, walking toward the open door.

Step aboard Brightline for a smooth, convenient ride to Central Florida.

Looking to add a little variety to your Florida vacation? Brightline Trains has your back and your boarding pass. This modern rail service connects the buzz of South Florida with the magic of Central Florida, offering convenient departures between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.

Whether you're starting in sunny South Florida and heading to Kissimmee for some theme park thrills, or doing it the other way around, Brightline lets you skip the traffic and travel in style. With comfy seating, free Wi-Fi, and snacks that go beyond the usual station fare, this is train travel reimagined.

And here's the best part: the Orlando station is just minutes from Kissimmee’s attractions, vacation homes, and resorts, so you can go from platform to poolside in no time.

Ride SunRail to Explore the Greater Orlando Area

Person holding a SunRail ticket with the brightly lit SunRail station in the background.

All aboard! A traveler gets ready to ride SunRail from Poinciana to DeLand, including a stop in Kissimmee. An easy and scenic way to explore Central Florida.

Want to feel like a local while exploring Central Florida? Climb aboard SunRail, a weekday commuter train that links Kissimmee with vibrant communities across the region. With stations stretching from Poinciana to DeLand — including stops in Meadow Woods, Sand Lake Road, Church Street (Downtown Orlando), Winter Park, Maitland, and more — SunRail is a great way to experience the area without the hassle of highway traffic.

The Kissimmee Station drops you off right in the heart of Historic Downtown Kissimmee, just steps from charming shops, local eats, and lakefront strolls. Whether you're heading north for art, history, or a change of scenery, or riding south to unwind by the lake, SunRail makes it easy—and relaxing.

Just be sure to check the weekday schedule, as SunRail does not operate on weekends or holidays. But during the week? It’s full steam ahead on your Greater Orlando adventure.

From Hogwarts to the Magic Kingdom: Best Train Rides in Kissimmee

From iconic monorails to magical locomotives, Central Florida’s theme parks offer train rides that are equal parts transportation and attraction, perfect for adding a little extra fun to your adventure (and giving your feet a well-earned break).

Walt Disney World® Monorail System

Part transportation, part iconic Disney experience, the Walt Disney World® Monorail is a must-ride whether you're theme park hopping or just soaking in the magic. With three separate lines connecting Magic Kingdom® Park, EPCOT®, and select Disney Resort hotels, it’s one of the easiest ways to get around the resort.

The Resort Monorail stops at Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). From the TTC, you can also catch the Express Monorail to Magic Kingdom® Park or the EPCOT® Monorail.

Trains typically arrive every few minutes, and platforms are stroller- and wheelchair-friendly. Operating hours begin 30 minutes before the parks open and extend up to two hours after closing, depending on the line. No ticket is required to ride, but if you plan to explore the parks or enjoy a meal at a resort restaurant, have your preferred payment method handy.

Staying at a resort along the line? Even better. Direct access to the monorail means more time enjoying the magic and less time in transit.

Walt Disney World® Railroad

This narrow gauge railroad is a staple attraction at Magic Kingdom® Park. Passenger cars are pulled by fully restored Baldwin Locomotive Works steam engines, retrofitted to burn diesel fuel to heat the boiler. The four locomotives date back to the 1910s and 1920s, and originally serviced a Mexican railroad.

Guests can’t miss the Main Street, U.S.A., station located at the main entrance to the park. From there, passengers stop at Frontierland and Fantasyland. A separately priced daily “behind the magic” tour is available, and gives passengers special access to the roundhouse.

When planning your trip, remember that although the trains have limited room for guests with wheelchairs, strollers must be parked off the train. Also, important to note is that service is suspended during fireworks shows.

Wildlife Express Train

Another Disney narrow gauge railway, this train at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park takes guests on a roundtrip journey between Harambe Station in the theme park’s Africa section to Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch.

Although resembling 1890s era steam locomotives built by Horwich Works, the three diesel engines in service at the park were actually manufactured by Severn Lamb in 1997. Guests may notice builder plates stating a manufacture date of 1926 by Beyer, Peacock and Company, however.

Unique to the Kissimmee area, passengers on the Wildlife Express Train sit facing outward, providing a unique perspective as the train rumbles by backlot operations and animal quarters.

Hogwarts™ Express

This unique attraction allows guest with park-to-park admission at Universal Orlando Resort to move between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, bypassing the main gates. Passengers board at either King’s Cross Station outside Diagon Alley™ or the Hogsmeade™ Station and are ushered into specific passenger compartments within the cars. The compartments provide no view of the outside world. Instead, passengers are treated to digital displays and projections for one of two totally immersive storytelling experiences, depending on which direction the train is heading.

Two identical trainsets run along a single linear elevated track and are cable drawn between the stations. Although appearing historical, the trains were purpose built for the attraction and modeled after the trains used in the Harry Potter film franchise.

Although the attraction is accessible for all guests, strollers aren’t permitted within the passenger compartment, but do make the one-way voyage and are retrievable upon existing the passenger car.

Gatorland Express

Complete with narrator, this added-fee experience at Gatorland takes passengers near the alligator breeding marsh and crocodile exhibits. The train’s single stop along its narrow gauge path allows guests to depart near the on-site barbeque joint where you can grab a plate of fried gator nuggets – the house specialty and a fan favorite. Keep in mind, though, that boarding is only permitted at the main station.