The SunRail connects DeLand, FL and Kissimmee, FL over a 61-mile route operated by Florida DOT / Central Florida CRC, calling at 5 stations across 1 state.
Quick Facts
- Operator
- Florida DOT / Central Florida CRC
- Service type
- Commuter Rail
- Endpoints
- DeLand ↔ Kissimmee
- Distance
- 61 mi
- Frequency
- Weekday peak service
- Stations
- 5
- States served
- 1 (FL)
- Typical fare range
- $2 – $7
Route guide
The SunRail is a commuter rail service operated by Florida DOT / Central Florida CRC. Trains run Weekday peak service over 61 miles of mainline track between DeLand and Kissimmee, calling at 5 intermediate and terminal stations across 1 state. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.
What to watch for: Wekiva River basin north of Orlando; downtown Orlando skyline.
History & service notes
Launched in 2014 along the former CSX A Line, SunRail is the only commuter rail service in Florida outside of South Florida’s Tri-Rail. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.
Equipment
Typical consist on the SunRail includes bombardier bi-level cars, MP36PH-3C and Charger F125 locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.
Stops along the route
Stations are listed in geographical order from DeLand to Kissimmee. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.
- DeLand — DeLand, FL
- Sanford — Sanford, FL
- Winter Park — Winter Park, FL
- Orlando — Orlando, FL
- Kissimmee — Kissimmee, FL
Sample fares & travel times
Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.
| From | To | Distance | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeLand | Sanford | 15 mi | 28m | $8 – $13 |
| Sanford | Winter Park | 15 mi | 28m | $8 – $13 |
| Winter Park | Orlando | 15 mi | 28m | $8 – $13 |
| Orlando | Kissimmee | 15 mi | 28m | $8 – $13 |
| Sanford | Kissimmee | 46 mi | 1h 5m | $8 – $13 |
| DeLand | Winter Park | 31 mi | 47m | $8 – $13 |
| Winter Park | Kissimmee | 31 mi | 47m | $8 – $13 |
| DeLand | Orlando | 46 mi | 1h 5m | $8 – $13 |
Connections & transfers
Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From DeLand, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Kissimmee. The corridor passes through cities including DeLand, Sanford, and Kissimmee, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.
Further Reading on the SunRail
- Riding the SunRail: a first-timer's full-route diary
- Best window seats and viewing tips along the line