April 22, 2025
BRIGHTLINE FAST TRACKS FANS TO THE BIG RACE AT HARD ROCK STADIUM
Seamless Experience from Train-to-Track For The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Miami, FL (April 22, 2025) – Brightline, seamlessly connecting travelers to top destinations and major events between Orlando and South Florida, is again partnering with Hard Rock Stadium for fan-friendly transportation options to the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, happening May 2 – 4 at Hard Rock Stadium. Once again, Brightline Aventura Station will serve as the designated east pick-up and drop-off location for the highly anticipated race.
Fans traveling from Central and South Florida can catch a ride to the race without the hassle of driving and enjoy a weekend of high-speed racing, locally inspired menus, world-class hospitality and more.
"Last year, nearly 15,000 fans traveled from our Aventura station to the race at Hard Rock Stadium because its easier and more convenient," shared Barbara Drahl, SVP of Marketing & Commercial Strategy at Brightline. "Only Brightline can offer race-goers this unparalleled experience with simple train-to-track shuttles, amenities and fun activations to get your experience started the moment you set foot in the train station."
Fans can book Brightline from Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami to the Aventura Station, where a complimentary Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle will take them to and from the event at Hard Rock Stadium. Look for train times labeled with the Hard Rock Connect icons for complimentary shuttles to and from the Big Race.
Brightline will arrive and depart from the Aventura Brightline Station every hour throughout the weekend. Shuttles depart the Aventura Station 10 minutes after trains arrive and return from the stadium one hour before departing trains. The dedicated stadium drop-off/pick-up area will be at Lot 16 near the Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge.
RACE WEEK HARD ROCK STADIUM CONNECT SCHEDULE
- Friday May 2
- Arrivals: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Departures: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Saturday, May 3
- Arrivals: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Departures: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Sunday, May 4
- Arrivals: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Departures: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Shuttle Drop-Off and Pick-Up
- Departures: 10 minutes after every train arrival
- Pickups: depart the stadium 1 hour before your train time
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium’s Lot 16
RACE WEEKEND ACTIVATIONS AT AVENTURA STATION
Throughout race weekend, Brightline Aventura station will have special tastings and food pairings, offer guests race day swag, and more. For those traveling out of MiamiCentral, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a specialty race day cocktail will be available at the signature Mary Mary bar. Guests who book PREMIUM can indulge in complimentary food and beverages including select cocktails and alcoholic beverages available in the PREMIUM lounge and onboard.
Complimentary Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle to and from Hard Rock Stadium is available for guests with train tickets, parking passes, or arriving via preferred rideshare options. For more information about Brightline and its service during race weekend, and to book tickets, visit The Big Race | Brightline City Guide.
ABOUT BRIGHTLINE
Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com
Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com