From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel runs 10.4 miles in about 28 to 33 minutes, riding a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate. Your reserved vehicle collects the group at the cruise terminal and drops you at the hotel door near Miami International Airport.
The fare is set by vehicle size and locked the moment you book, so the figure you see below is the figure you pay.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown above. A family of four pays the same as a couple in the SUV, and larger groups simply move up to the van that fits everyone, still at a single per-vehicle fare.
Book once, and a private black SUV or van covers the whole journey with no transfers. You select the vehicle by group size — the SUV for up to five, a van for larger parties traveling together — and the driver is already curb-side as you clear the terminal. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases, carry-ons, and strollers load straight in. From there the driver heads onto the expressway and drops you right at the hotel entrance in Doral, no hailing a ride with bags in hand. To set it up, send your ship name, arrival date, and passenger count by WhatsApp or the website, and the pickup is scheduled to your debark time. The result is one organized ride from ship to hotel door, planned around when you actually step off.
Every ride is a private vehicle reserved for your party alone — no strangers, no shared seats, no detours to other drop-offs. The flat rate is locked the moment you book, so it never moves for traffic or demand. You arrange the whole trip to or from Port of Miami and Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel with a real person over WhatsApp, before the cruise and on debark morning, which keeps a tight schedule under control. For families juggling kids, suitcases, and a narrow debark window, that direct line and a driver who already knows your ship beats improvising at a crowded terminal. You set the vehicle, the route, and the timing once, then merely walk off the ship and ride.
The driver speaks English and Spanish, so address details, check-in questions, and any change of plan are easy to sort out at the curb. For international cruise passengers connecting through Miami, that bilingual help removes a common friction point right when you arrive tired and loaded with bags.
The drive covers 12.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes off-peak, stretching to roughly 33 when traffic is heavy. Drivers run it on SR-836, the Dolphin Expressway, heading west from the port toward Doral and Miami International Airport — a speedy, mostly highway path with few surface streets. Mid-morning on a debark day the road moves well, but when several ships empty at once the terminal approach and the first expressway ramps bunch up, which is where the extra few minutes come from. Late-afternoon rush around the airport corridor can also add time. Because the fare is fixed, none of that changes your price — a slower run just means more minutes, never more dollars. The driver builds in a sensible buffer against your debark window so you reach the hotel without a sprint.
Yes. When three or more ships clear customs the same morning, the terminal exits and the expressway ramps back up, which is what pushes the trip toward its slower end. Your driver checks the morning’s port activity and leaves a buffer, so even a crowded debark day still gets your group to the Doral hotel on time.
The hotel sits in Doral, a peaceful business-and-residential district just west of the airport, with apartment-style suites that feature kitchens. That setup suits cruise travelers who desire a night before a flight or a few days to explore, rather than a standard hotel room. Within a short drive you have Dolphin Mall, the dining along 87th Avenue, and swift highway access toward downtown Miami and the beaches when you desire the coast. The neighborhood stays quieter than the port and South Beach, which numerous families favor after a busy sailing. You can confirm current rates, suite layouts, and the exact street address on the Extended Stay America Doral page, or compare other locations across the chain on the Extended Stay America homepage.
The Doral hotel sits just west of Miami International Airport, a short drive from the terminals, which makes it a practical overnight stop between a cruise and a flight. Your private driver drops you at the hotel after disembarkation, and the same service can return you to the port whenever your travel dates line up.
Doral is known for its parks and golf courses, and the wider area opens onto downtown Miami and the coast by highway. After a long debark morning, families can drop their bags in the suite and ease into a relaxed afternoon at their own pace before a flight or the next leg of the trip.
The flat fare covers the whole door-to-door ride with nothing added at the curb. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price you book, so the expressway run to Doral costs you nothing extra. Each vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for checking a flight or hotel detail on the way. The curb-side terminal pickup and door-to-door drop-off at the hotel entrance are part of the service, not add-ons. What sits outside the rate is short: gratuity is at your discretion and the night surcharge applies only to pickups outside daytime hours. Everything you actually need for the trip from the port to the hotel is already inside the number you booked.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. Let the driver know when you book so the right vehicle is ready.
Daytime hours run from 7 AM to 9 PM, and pickups inside that window carry no surcharge. A trip scheduled outside those hours adds a small night fee that depends on your vehicle:
Your driver waits at the terminal exit and holds a name sign when you request one on WhatsApp in advance. Rather than crossing to a rideshare lot or waving down a car, you walk out and step into the reserved vehicle. Tell us your party size so the driver spots your group quickly.
Yes — disembarkation morning is exactly when most of these transfers run. Offer your ship name and debark date when you book, and the driver schedules the pickup to your terminal release. Even when several ships clear at once, your reserved vehicle is held for your group, so you are not competing for a ride.
Public buses and trains between the port and Doral typically involve several connections and a long trip with luggage in tow. A private transfer skips all of that: one vehicle, one driver, door to door in under half an hour off-peak. For a tired cruise party with bags and a flight to catch, that is the simpler call.
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.
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Send your ship name, debark date, and group size by WhatsApp or email, and your private driver and vehicle are confirmed for the run from the cruise terminal to the Doral hotel. Booking ahead secures your pickup slot for a smooth disembarkation morning. Message us today and your transfer is set before you sail.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel is 12.8 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 31 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). 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 | 12.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 8720 NW 33rd St, Doral |
| Drive time | 31 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (8720 NW 33rd St) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 12.8 miles away, in about 31 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 12.8 miles from the Port of Miami to Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel take about 31 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel is 12.8 miles away, about 31 minutes in light traffic.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 31 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $89. Larger groups going to Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral 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.
We do. The driver picks you up at Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 31 minutes for the 12.8 miles, more at rush hour.
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