Operating seamless daily double-stack port trains, the FECR on-dock intermodal rail at PortMiami offers 9,000 feet of track (3 x 3000 ft), providing efficient ship-to-rail transfer for both import and export customers.
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Public TransportationThe 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 proximity of Brightline's train stations to the cruise ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach makes the train an attractive option for cruisers seeking alternate modes of transportation to reach their ships.
Metrorail operates 5 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. To ride, you can pay directly at the fare gate with contactless payment or you can purchase an EASY Card or EASY Ticket, or a mobile pass on the GO Miami-Dade Transit app.
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.
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.
All the major cruise companies provide the option to book a seat on a shuttle bus from the airport to the ship, organized and operated by the cruise line.
Jet Set Express operates a bus from Miami International Airport to Port of Miami Cruise Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $28 - $40 and the journey takes 38 min.
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.
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.
Cruise Ship Boarding FAQAs 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.
I booked basic and premium seats on Florida's Brightline train, and the $20 upgrade cost was well worth it for its many perks. I rode the Brightline train on both of the offered class fares, smart and premium. Smart tickets on Brightline can start at $10 one-way, while premium tickets tend to start at $27.
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.
Metrorail is Miami's quick and easy 25-mile elevated transportation system to get you to all parts of the urban core of Miami from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Launched in the 1980s, this rail line is the hub for Miami's inner city transit and an easy way to get around.