Getting from the airport to the Port of Miami
Miami International (MIA) is only about 7 miles from the port, roughly 30 minutes by car. A taxi or rideshare is usually the simplest option. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 26 miles away, and Orlando (MCO) is connected by Brightline trains.
There is no longer a flat taxi fare from MIA to the port. Older guides quoting one are out of date.
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From Miami International Airport (MIA)
7.1 miles, about 30 minutes by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. It is a short 7-mile ride, but prices rise on busy cruise mornings. | Pickup is on the Arrivals (Level 1) or Departures (Level 2) curb; the app shows the exact zone. |
| TaxiMiami-Dade licensed taxis | Metered. There is no flat fare anymore: the county dropped flat-fare zones in 2022. Trips from MIA have a $15 minimum and a $2 pickup charge, and vans and SUVs cost 30% more. | Taxi stands are outside baggage claim on the Arrivals level. |
| Cruise line transferCarnival | $22.99 per person each way. | Buy at least 2 days before sailing. Your flight must land by noon; buses run hourly from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Don't book a flight home before 1 p.m. |
| Cruise line transferRoyal Caribbean | Price not published. | Buy at least 2 weeks before sailing at 1-800-327-6700. |
| Cruise line transferNorwegian | Price not published. | Buy at least 4 days before sailing in MyNCL or at 800-327-7030. |
| Public transitMetrorail, Metromover and the free Coral Way Trolley | $2.25 for Metrorail. Metromover and the trolley are free. | Take the Orange Line from the MIA station to Government Center, Metromover to Freedom Tower, then the trolley across the port bridge. Only practical with light bags. |
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL)
25.7 miles, about 40 minutes to an hour, depending on I-95 traffic by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TaxiBroward County taxis | About $86 by taxi or $90 by luxury sedan, according to the airport's published estimates. A fuel surcharge may apply. | Taxi dispatch is on the Arrivals level at each terminal. |
| Cruise line transferCarnival | $36.99 per person each way. | Buy at least 2 days ahead. Your flight must land by 11:30 a.m. for the single noon departure. On the way home there is one bus, at 9:30 a.m. |
| Cruise line transferRoyal Caribbean | Price not published. | Buy at least 2 weeks before sailing. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. | Pickup is on the Arrivals level; each terminal has its own zone. |
| TrainBrightline | Fares vary by date. | A Brightline shuttle connects FLL to its Fort Lauderdale station, and trains run to MiamiCentral downtown. Brightline also advertises a cruise shuttle from MiamiCentral to the port. |
From Orlando International Airport (MCO)
233 miles, about 4 hours by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TrainBrightline | Fares vary by date. | Brightline's Orlando station is inside MCO. Trains take about 3.5 hours to MiamiCentral, then take Brightline's cruise shuttle or a short rideshare to the port. |
| Rental carOne-way rental | Varies. | Drop the car at MIA, then take a taxi, rideshare or cruise line transfer to the port. |
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Booking.com Taxis also books a private car from the airport to the terminal at a price fixed when you book. The driver tracks your flight and waits if it's late, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Good to know
- Tell your driver your terminal letter. PortMiami's terminals are spread along a mile of Cruise Boulevard, and the walk between them is long.
- You can reach the port by the Port Boulevard bridge from downtown or by the toll-free PortMiami tunnel from I-395 and the MacArthur Causeway. Weekend mornings, when several ships turn around, are the busiest.
- Flying home after your cruise? Carnival says not to book a flight before 1 p.m. from MIA, and its single FLL bus leaves the port at 9:30 a.m.
- There is no shared-ride shuttle service from MIA or FLL to the port with a published fare. Older guides that list SuperShuttle or a flat taxi fare are out of date.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Miami airport to the cruise port?
Taxis are metered, with a $15 minimum and a $2 pickup charge for trips from MIA. The county dropped flat-fare zones in 2022.
How do I get from Fort Lauderdale airport to the Port of Miami?
A taxi is about $86 according to the airport's estimates. Carnival sells a $36.99 per person transfer if your flight lands by 11:30 a.m. Brightline trains also run from Fort Lauderdale to downtown Miami.