Tri-Rail — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Tri-Rail connects Hialeah, FL and Mangonia Park, US over a 71-mile route operated by SFRTA, calling at 5 stations across 2 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: SFRTA
Service type: Commuter Rail
Endpoints: Hialeah ↔ Mangonia Park
Distance: 71 mi
Frequency: Daily service on the South Florida coastal corridor
Stations: 5
States served: 2 (FL, US)
Typical fare range: $5 – $9

Route guide

The Tri-Rail is a commuter rail service operated by SFRTA. Trains run Daily service on the South Florida coastal corridor over 71 miles of mainline track between Miami and Mangonia Park, calling at 5 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Everglades-edge stretches west of Miami; downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline.

History & service notes

Tri-Rail began in 1989 as a temporary I-95 reconstruction relief measure and became a permanent fixture of the South Florida transit network. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Tri-Rail includes bombardier bi-level coaches and Brookville BL36PH 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 Hialeah to Mangonia Park. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

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
Hialeah	Hollywood	18 mi	32m	$8 – $13
Hollywood	Fort Lauderdale	18 mi	32m	$8 – $13
Fort Lauderdale	West Palm Beach	18 mi	32m	$8 – $13
West Palm Beach	Mangonia Park	18 mi	32m	$8 – $13
Hollywood	Mangonia Park	53 mi	1h 14m	$8 – $13
Hialeah	Fort Lauderdale	36 mi	53m	$8 – $13
Fort Lauderdale	Mangonia Park	36 mi	53m	$8 – $13
Hialeah	West Palm Beach	53 mi	1h 14m	$8 – $13

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Hialeah, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Mangonia Park. The corridor passes through cities including Hialeah, Hollywood, and Mangonia Park, 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.

Trip planning tip. The Tri-Rail's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.