Yes, Dogs and cats are welcome but must be placed in an approved carrier at all times when in or around our stations—a pet relief area is available outside our West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale stations.
To add your pet to an existing reservation, check out the steps outlined in Adding or removing Extras.
Pet Terms of Service
Dogs and cats are the only pets that are permitted to travel on our trains. Passengers must provide advance notice that they will be traveling with a dog or cat. To add a pet to your ticket, choose “add a pet” to your reservation. Our teammates may inquire as to whether the pet has been added to the reservation passenger details and may request to review a “fit to travel” certificate issued by a registered veterinarian or proof of the animal's current vaccines.
Carry-On Pet Restrictions:
Adults (13+) may bring one (1) pet per passenger.
Carry-on pets may only travel inside a closed, approved hard or soft sided, leak proof pet carrier as follows:
- If the pet is traveling under your seat (or on your lap), the size of the carrier may not exceed 17" x 10" x 10".
- You can travel with your pet carrier/kennel and 1 personal item, but you will not be permitted to bring a carry-on bag in addition to a pet carrier and a personal item.
- Carry-on pets must be at least eight weeks old and be odorless, harmless, not disruptive and require no attention during travel.
- Brightline does not allow pets to travel as checked baggage; pets must travel with a guest.
- Each passenger is responsible for the care and supervision of the pet they are traveling with. Pets must stay securely inside a carrier or crate in all areas past security, including all lounge areas and onboard the train.
Brightline maintains the right to refuse acceptance and may remove any disruptive or aggressive pet from stations or trains.
Please know that we do not have carry-on pet carriers available for rent. A limited quantity may be available for purchase. Additional fees apply.
Service Animals
Service animals accompanying persons with disabilities are welcome aboard at no charge. If traveling with a service animal, please email hello@gobrightline.com to add your canine companion to your reservation.