Last year, U.S. airlines carried more than 31 million passengers over the Thanksgiving holiday period and a record 52.6 million passengers during the winter holiday period, according to Airlines for America. That number may very well rise for 2026 seasonal travel.
But flying this holiday season could cost travelers more than any other year over the past decade according to the 2026 Holiday Travel Index from Hopper. Hence why there is good reason to evaluate plans on how to get to and from the major airports in South Florida.
Next time you travel, you could forgo expensive airport parking or rideshare costs by riding Tri-Rail, an affordable transportation option to and from the airports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Tri-Rail offers direct service to Miami International Airport (MIA) and direct shuttle connections from nearby train stations to reach the Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach international airports. Fares start at just $3 one way and there are luggage racks onboard and free Wi-fi.
“Tri-Rail is a real money saver when compared to other means of transport to and from the three major airports in Soth Florida,” said Dave Kubicek, executive director for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. “The service is available every day of the year from 19 convenient stations, so it is an ideal travel option.”
Commuting Across South Florida Tri-Rail is also the way to go to work or school. The system offers an Employer Discount Program, which allows employers to sign up for free and automatically net their employees a 15% discount on monthly and 12-trip passes. A monthly Tri-Rail pass can be just $121 for unlimited travel. Tri-Rail also connects to exciting tri-county destinations for leisure fun—roundtrip fares are just $5 on weekends.
“Thousands of riders rely on the system daily to get them where they need to go,” Kubicek added. “For more than 30 years, we have been a smart alternative to getting you up and down the I-95 corridor. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.”
Find Tri-Rail maps, schedules, and fares and plan your next trip at tri-rail.com.
