A private ride to or from Port of Miami and Kimpton EPIC Hotel takes about 15 to 25 minutes in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the cruise party at the terminal, loads the luggage, and heads straight to the downtown hotel door — no shared seats, no surge.
The fare for the Port of Miami to Kimpton EPIC Hotel transfer is flat and charged per vehicle, locked the moment you book.
The simplest route is a private vehicle booked ahead and matched to your party size. Pick the black SUV for up to five people, the smaller van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen. After you clear customs, walk out of the cruise terminal and your driver is waiting curb-side to take the bags and guide you to the vehicle. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so the whole family rides together with their suitcases. From the terminal the driver crosses onto the mainland and drives door-to-door, dropping you right at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel entrance on Biscayne Boulevard Way. Booking takes minutes over WhatsApp or email — send your ship name, arrival date, and headcount, and the pickup is confirmed in advance.
You get an entire vehicle reserved for your group alone — never a shared ride with strangers. The price is a flat rate locked at booking, so it does not move with traffic or demand. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths every step from the gangway to the hotel lobby. The suitcases are loaded for you, the kids stay together, and you reach the EPIC without hunting for a taxi line on a busy disembark morning. Booking and any change run through a direct WhatsApp thread with a real person, not an app queue. For cruise passengers juggling a tight port schedule and a stack of bags, that coordination is the whole point: one confirmed pickup, one named driver, one clear price.
The drive runs roughly 15 to 25 minutes under normal conditions. Off-peak — early morning or mid-evening — you are closer to 15 minutes since the hotel sits just across the water in downtown Miami. On a busy disembarkation morning, when several ships empty out at once, the causeway and downtown streets clog and the trip drifts toward the upper 25-minute figure. Your driver watches the terminal flow and picks the cleanest path off the port, so even a crowded morning stays close to the estimate. Build a small buffer into any onward plans, but for most cruise arrivals the door of the EPIC is well under half an hour from the gangway.
The Kimpton EPIC sits in the heart of downtown Miami at the mouth of the Miami River, steps from Bayfront Park and the open-air shops and waterfront restaurants of Bayside Marketplace. The Brickell area, with its rooftop bars, designer shopping, and dense dining scene, is a short walk or quick ride across the bridge. The Riverwalk runs right past the hotel for an easy stroll, and water taxis and sightseeing cruises launch from nearby docks. The arena, the science museum, and the art museum on the bay are all close by. For a pre- or post-cruise night, this stretch of downtown keeps you near the water and within easy reach of the port you just sailed into.
The Kimpton EPIC Hotel is a waterfront luxury property with its own marina, a rooftop pool deck, and bay views straight across to PortMiami — which makes it a natural base for a cruise. Its downtown position means your transfer from the terminal is short, and on sailing day the run back to the ship is just as quick. Pet-friendly rooms, an on-site spa, and dining over the river round out the stay. You can check rates and rooms on the Kimpton EPIC Hotel official site or review full property details and reservations through the EPIC Hotel listing on IHG. Whichever you choose, the hotel’s spot beside the bay keeps the cruise port within an easy 15- to 25-minute reach.
We run a private-only fleet, so the whole vehicle is yours for the ride.
The rate covers the full door-to-door ride plus the everyday road costs cruise travelers forget to ask about.
Extra child seats beyond the first complimentary one are added at a fee set when you reserve. Rides that fall outside daytime hours carry a small surcharge, detailed in its own section below. Everything else for the standard daytime transfer — the vehicle, driver, tolls, and fuel — is already inside the flat fare you see above.
Payment is split so you are never carrying the full amount on cruise day. You can settle through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or our website. A 50% deposit confirms and holds your booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. If you want the return leg as well, a round trip is simply double the one-way fare for the same vehicle. Once the deposit is in, the pickup is locked and your driver and price are set.
PortMiami is widely called the Cruise Capital of the World, moving more cruise passengers than any other port on the planet. Its terminals send ships out across the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and far beyond, and the port sits on Dodge Island right across the bay from downtown — which is exactly why the run to the Kimpton EPIC is so short. On a heavy day, multiple mega-ships dock and disembark together, sending thousands of travelers onto the causeway at once. Knowing that rhythm is part of the service: your driver times the terminal pickup to that flow so your group clears the busiest stretch of the morning with as little waiting as possible.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that begin outside that window add a small after-hours amount on top of the regular fare.
Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival, so a late dock is no problem — the pickup is re-timed for free to match when you actually clear the terminal. Just give us your ship name and sailing when you book, and we follow the schedule from there. You never lose the booking or pay again for a delay at sea.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire cruise party rides for the one flat price shown in the rate list above, whether that is two of you in the SUV or fourteen in the large van. There is no per-head charge and no extra cost for filling the seats you booked.
Book as soon as you have your ship and date — a day or two ahead is fine, earlier is safer for big groups and busy sailing weekends. A 50% deposit confirms the vehicle and your driver. Reserving in advance means your name and pickup are already in the system before you ever step off the ship.
Yes — request it over WhatsApp when you book and your driver holds a name sign at the terminal exit. That makes the meet-and-greet effortless in a crowd of disembarking passengers. Without a request, the driver still meets your group curb-side; the sign just makes spotting each other faster on a packed morning.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a proper pet carrier. Let us know when you book so the right vehicle and driver are assigned. The carrier rides with you in the cabin, so your companion stays close for the short trip to the hotel.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Lock in your Port of Miami to Kimpton EPIC Hotel pickup now. Send your ship name, arrival date, headcount, and vehicle choice by email or WhatsApp, pay the 50% deposit, and your driver and flat price are confirmed before you sail. Message us today and step off your ship into a ride that is already waiting.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Updated on
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
Done well. On time. Fast confirmation. Clean SUV.
Atendeu o esperado, estava esperando no ponto combinado.
Didn’t have to lift a bag the whole way.
Funcionou direitinho, interior arrumado, sem nada bagunçado.
Recomiendo totalmente: muy paciente con yo, el SUV se veía recién lavado, todo arreglado con un solo mensaje.