Does Miami Metrorail go to cruise terminal?

Public Transportation The only public transit that goes directly to PortMiami is the City of Miami's Coral Way Route Trolley. If you are in Downtown Miami, catch it at Government Center Station, where it connects with Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus and Brightline.



The Miami Metrorail does not go directly to the cruise terminals at PortMiami in 2026, but it gets you very close. The Metrorail's Orange and Green lines stop at Government Center Station in Downtown Miami. From there, you have two primary public transit options: you can transfer to the City of Miami Coral Way Trolley (which is free and stops right at the cruise terminals), or you can take a short 5-minute Uber or taxi ride to the port entrance. Another option from Government Center is to take the free Metromover to the "Freedom Tower" station, which puts you within a long walking distance or a very short rideshare of the port bridge. While the rail system provides an excellent link from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Downtown, the final "last mile" to the actual ship requires a transfer. For travelers with heavy luggage, the most efficient route is taking the Metrorail to Government Center and then catching a rideshare, which avoids the complexity of navigating the trolley with multiple suitcases.

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The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from MIA anytime, 24/7. How much does it cost to get from MIA to Port of Miami? The average price for this trip is $25.

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From I-95 south, take I-395 East towards Miami Beach. Continue across MacArthur Causeway. The entrance of Port Miami Tunnel (Road 887) is on the left. Follow signs to your Cruise Terminal.

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The City of Miami's free, air-conditioned trolley service runs on most of its 13 routes from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with reduced or no service on some routes on Sundays.

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The Trolley is free and accessible to all! If you need assistance with the trolley or schedules, please call 305.416.1132. NOTE: The City of Miami trolley does not go to Miami Beach. If you need to, you can view the Miami Beach Trolley.

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Cruise Ship Boarding FAQ As mentioned, cruise ships usually start boarding four to five hours before departure and won't allow you to board until they're ready. So there's no use in arriving at the cruise terminal first thing in the morning as you'll have to wait around for hours before you can even board.

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Taxis are typically two to three times more expensive than rideshares in Miami, even during surge periods. They are useful, however, if airport traffic is completely snarled, since taxis have exclusive use of the inside lane at MIA pick up and won't sit in traffic picking you up or leaving.

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The Port of Miami has seven cruise terminals that are among the most moderns in the world and have been designed to quickly move passengers from land to sea. Drive-in passengers can choose for convenient on-port parking with special arrangements for travelers with disabilities available.

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NBC Universal, Inc. Miami-Dade County buses and the Metrorail service, including the Metromover and MetroConnect, will all be free of charge until the end of the year starting Monday, Nov. 13. NBC6's Olivia Jaquith reports.

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The best thing about using this public transport option is that everybody rides free on the Metromover. There is no need to buy a pass or ticket. Just wait for the car to come around and hop on. This makes staying in Downtown Miami or Brickell a cinch when you are out exploring the city.

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You absolutely do not have to do shore excursions on a cruise. You are free to come and go at will from most cruise ships while they are in ports of call. Shore excursions are simply one means to explore the areas visited by the ship and to participate in available activities off the ship.

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If your ship is docked, you'll be able to simply walk off the vessel directly onto dry land via a movable ramp called a gangway. If it's anchored, you'll have to take a tender -- a small boat that ferries passengers ashore in groups.

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The entire timeline can take 30 to 45 minutes after arrival. Just because your cruise ship is at the dock doesn't mean that people get off immediately. Once you are cleared to go ashore, you may experience a rush of people, but lines tend to decrease quickly.

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