What is the cheapest way to get to and and from Miami for a cruise?

For most people, we recommend using Uber or Lyft as they are among the cheapest and most convenient options. If planning to stay in a hotel, then we recommend a Miami hotel with a cruise port shuttle.



The cheapest way to get to PortMiami for a cruise in 2026 is usually via public transportation, specifically the Miami Metrorail and the Coral Way Trolley. If you arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA), you can take the MIA Mover to the Metrorail station, ride the Orange Line to Government Center, and then catch the free City of Miami Trolley (Coral Way route) which goes directly to the cruise terminals. This entire journey costs less than $3. For those staying in Fort Lauderdale or arriving at FLL airport, the Tri-Rail is the most budget-friendly option, offering a shuttle to the train station and a ride into Miami for around $5. While ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are popular and more convenient, they typically cost $20 to $40 from MIA and $50 to $80 from FLL, depending on traffic and surge pricing. If you are driving your own car, avoid the expensive port parking ($28+ per day) and look for "Park and Cruise" hotel packages in the nearby Doral or Airport areas, which often include a free shuttle to the port and significantly cheaper long-term parking.

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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 Cruise Terminal A? The average price for this trip is $25. Open the Uber app and input Cruise Terminal A in the “Where to?” box.

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Airport-to-pier transportation Transportation service will be provided between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM with transfers scheduled to run every 45 - 60 minutes.

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Off of I-95 by the Tri-Rail station, the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port provides free transfers to the nearby cruise port located just a few minutes away.

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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 best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port of Miami Cruise Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 38 min and costs $28 - $40.

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Miami cruise port is just 8 miles east of Miami International (MIA) Airport. The journey by car takes about 12 minutes, and even longer in heavy traffic.

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30 minute Uber Drive?? A rough estimate for the uber ride is about $25 to $30 each way. You can pull up your Uber app, enter the name of your destination and then change your starting location to get a current price estimate.

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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.

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Lyft somewhere is cheaper than Uber's competitors, with a service that works quite similarly. The app lets you hail a car and see how far away the driver is from the pick-up location. Besides, the prices are comparable.

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Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber. How much will an Uber trip to MIA cost? The cost of an Uber trip to (or from) MIA depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.

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The answer is yes, there are taxis available at the Port of Miami. However, waiting times and availability are influenced by the number of people taking taxis, the number of cruises arriving or departing that day, events in the city.

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The price for a taxi from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Cruise Port starts from $99.00*, but this might be influenced by more specific details like the date and time of travelling, number of passengers and amount of luggage, other requirements you may have.

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