Getting to Port Everglades from the airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport (FLL) is under 2 miles from the port, so a taxi or rideshare is usually the easiest option: about $18 to $21 by taxi. From Miami airport it is 27 miles and $80 to $150 by taxi.
Every port entrance has a security checkpoint, and your driver also has to show ID.
Fares and schedules checked . How we check
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL)
1.8 miles, about 10 minutes by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TaxiBroward County metered taxis | About $18 to $21 per car, according to the port. Metered only: flat rates aren't allowed at the port. | Taxi stands are on the lower level at every terminal. No booking needed. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. Expect roughly $15 to $20 per car. | Pickups on the lower (Arrivals) level. At the port gate, everyone 18 or older in the car, including the driver, must show government photo ID. |
| Shared vanVan on Demand | $11 per person, for groups of 3 or more. | Listed by the port, but not available on every sailing day. |
| Cruise line transferDisney Cruise Line | About $29 per person each way. | Add it in the Disney Cruise Line app or by phone at least 3 days before sailing. |
| Cruise line transferRoyal Caribbean | Price not published. | Buy at least 2 weeks before sailing. |
From Miami International Airport (MIA)
27 miles, 30 to 45 minutes, up to an hour in traffic by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TaxiMetered taxi | About $80 to $150 per car, according to the port. | Taxi stands outside baggage claim at MIA. |
| Shared vanVan on Demand | $25 per person, for groups of 3 or more. | Not available on every sailing day. |
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | No published fare. Expect roughly $60 to $100 per car. | At the port gate, everyone 18 or older in the car, including the driver, must show government photo ID. |
From Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
50 miles, about an hour by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Shared vanVan on Demand | $45 per person, for groups of 3 or more. | Not available on every sailing day. |
| TrainBrightline, with Princess Rail & Sail | Princess guests ride a free shuttle from the Fort Lauderdale station on select sail dates. | Book a Princess-marked Brightline trip from West Palm Beach. |
From Orlando International Airport (MCO)
about 3 hours by Brightline by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TrainBrightline | From about $54 per person (Smart) or $109 (Premium), varying by date. | Brightline's Orlando station is in MCO Terminal C. From the Fort Lauderdale station, take a taxi or rideshare about 15 minutes to the port. |
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Good to know
- Port Everglades has security checkpoints at every entrance. Everyone 18 or older in the car, drivers included, must show a government-issued photo ID, so have yours ready.
- Two of the four checkpoints keep shorter hours. For very early arrivals, use the 24-hour entrance at Eller Drive from I-595.
- FLL is under 2 miles from the port, about 10 minutes by car. The port still suggests allowing 45 minutes to an hour between landing and check-in.
- Princess is the only line we found with its own shuttle from the Brightline Fort Lauderdale station, on select sail dates.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from FLL to Port Everglades?
About $18 to $21 per car, according to the port. Taxis must use the meter; flat rates aren't allowed at the cruise terminals.
Can I take Brightline to Port Everglades?
Brightline stops in downtown Fort Lauderdale, about 15 minutes from the port by taxi or rideshare. Princess runs a free shuttle from the station on select sail dates.