From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Casa Faena Hotel runs 5 to 30 minutes by road, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. The ride crosses the MacArthur Causeway into the Faena District in Mid-Beach, door to door, with room for your cruise luggage.
Pick the vehicle that matches your cruise party — the price is per vehicle, locked at booking.
The simplest way off the ship is a private vehicle reserved for your group alone. Select the black SUV for up to five passengers, the van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen — then send your ship name and terminal number over WhatsApp. Your driver pulls up curbside as you clear the terminal, loads your cruise luggage, and drives you straight across the MacArthur Causeway to the front door of Casa Faena Hotel. There is no ticket counter to locate, no shared route with strangers, and no second stop. Booking takes a single message: pick the vehicle, confirm the date and pickup window, pay the fare, and your ride is set. You step off the cruise terminal and into a vehicle that is already waiting with your name, which is exactly what tired families with bags want after a week at sea.
The drive runs between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on the hour you leave the terminal. Off-peak, with light traffic on the MacArthur Causeway, the journey to Mid-Beach is swift and you reach Casa Faena Hotel near the short end of that window. On a heavy disembarkation morning — when several ships unload at once and Collins Avenue fills with arriving guests — the same route stretches toward the longer end. Your driver watches the terminal flow and picks the cleanest path across to Miami Beach, but the causeway is the one bridge the whole island shares, so peak timing matters. If your schedule is firm, an earlier pickup window beats the crush. Because the fare is flat, a slower drive never changes what you pay; the meter does not exist here, so traffic costs you nothing beyond the extra minutes.
Casa Faena Hotel is a boutique property in the Faena District of Mid-Beach, set on Collins Avenue a short walk from the Atlantic sand. The Mediterranean-style building wraps a courtyard and pool, with a relaxed, art-forward feel that fits the surrounding cultural district. Step out and you are minutes from the beach, oceanfront dining, and the wider Faena campus of theaters, galleries, and restaurants. It is a simple base for a pre-cruise night or a post-cruise stay before you fly home. Read more on the Casa Faena Hotel page or discover the wider Faena hotels and dining guide.
The Faena District anchors a stretch of Mid-Beach around 32nd to 36th Streets, blending hotels, residences, and a serious arts program. The area is known for its theater, its public sculpture, and a curated mix of restaurants and beach clubs. It draws travelers who want South Florida sun with a design-led, cultural edge rather than the busier scenes farther south.
Steps from the hotel you reach the Mid-Beach boardwalk and the Atlantic shoreline, ideal for an early walk before check-out. Collins Avenue dining sits right outside, and a short drive south brings you to the South Beach scene and Lincoln Road. Heading the other way, the quieter beaches of upper Miami Beach are close, so a stay here balances ocean, food, and culture in one walkable pocket.
Your driver waits curbside right at your cruise terminal as you exit with your bags, holding a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp beforehand. Send your terminal number and ship name when you book so the exact meeting point is set in advance and there is no wandering the pier to locate your ride.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what we do. Reserve your window and your private vehicle is at the terminal the morning you leave the ship. When several ships empty together, Collins Avenue and the causeway fill, so an earlier booking keeps your ride to Casa Faena Hotel moving instead of sitting in port traffic.
Lock in your ride to or from Port of Miami and Casa Faena Hotel with one message. Send your ship name, terminal number, passenger count, and pickup date, and we confirm the vehicle, the flat fare, and the payment so everything is set before you sail. Reach out by email or WhatsApp and your private driver will be waiting at the terminal.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Casa Faena Hotel is 9.4 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 24 minutes without heavy traffic via I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 9.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 24 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway), I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Casa Faena Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 9.4 miles away, in about 24 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Casa Faena Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 24 minutes for the 9.4 miles from the Port of Miami to Casa Faena Hotel via I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Casa Faena Hotel then takes about 24 minutes.
Curbside at the terminal your ship uses. Leave the building with your luggage, send a message, and the driver comes to that curb. From there it is 9.4 miles to Casa Faena Hotel.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $89. Larger groups going to Casa Faena Hotel take the Van at $140, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
On sailing day the ride from Casa Faena Hotel to your terminal is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 9.4 miles take about 24 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Vale cada peso. se sintió como un viaje normal, sin lío
Conductor amable. Sin drama. Servicio sólido.
De viaje de trabajo, solo, precios transparentes desde la reserva. incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido. Nos facilitó el día.
Llegó puntual: la parte más fácil de todo el día de viaje, primera vez organizando un transfer así y todo encajó, probamos Uber a la ida, esto fue la mejor decisión.
Worth every cent. felt safe the whole way.