From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Fort Lauderdale covers 27.8 miles (44.7 km) in about 51 to 60 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. One vehicle stays reserved for your group, with room for cruise luggage and a direct run north on I-95.
Pricing is set per vehicle by group size, locked the moment you book — pick the tier that fits your party.
A reserved private vehicle is the most direct way north — you ride your own group, with no stops to collect strangers.
Select the tier that matches your party: the black SUV for up to five travelers, or the van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. The driver pulls up to the cruise terminal curb, helps load the suitcases, and heads straight out, so there is plenty of space for the bags you carry off the ship. The drop-off is door-to-door — your hotel lobby, a private address, or wherever your Fort Lauderdale stay begins.
Your driver waits at the assigned terminal as your group walks out, then loads the luggage and pulls away. Pickup is curbside at the cruise port itself, not a remote lot, so you are not hauling bags across a parking structure to reach the vehicle after a long disembark line.
Message the team on WhatsApp or the website with your ship name, sail date, group size, and the Fort Lauderdale address. You receive a confirmed flat fare and a payment link. Lock it in early so the vehicle tier you want is held for your debark morning, when the port runs busiest.
The drive runs 51 to 60 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak.
The 27.8-mile route follows I-95 north for most of the journey, which keeps the timing steady between the two cruise hubs. Off-peak, anticipate close to 51 minutes; during rush hours and crowded disembark mornings, permit the full 60. When three or more ships clear the terminals at once, the surrounding port roads back up, so leave a relaxing cushion if you have a flight, a hotel check-in, or a later sailing out of Port Everglades to create. Your driver factors the real conditions into the pickup time, watching the corridor rather than a fixed schedule, so a slow traffic morning does not turn into a missed connection. The flat fare does not move whether the run takes 51 minutes or the full hour.
Fort Lauderdale pairs a broad Atlantic beachfront with the canals that earned it the nickname Venice of America.
The city sits beside Port Everglades, one of South Florida’s busiest cruise terminals, so it is a natural pre- or post-sailing base. Las Olas Boulevard lines up galleries, sidewalk cafes, and boutiques a short ride from the sand, while the Riverwalk traces the New River through downtown. Water taxis and sightseeing boats run the canals past the yacht-lined estates. For a quieter stop, the Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple sits among landscaped grounds in the Davie region.
The Fort Lauderdale Beach strip puts you steps from the Atlantic and a quick hop to Port Everglades for an early sailing. The Las Olas and downtown Riverwalk area suits travelers who want restaurants and nightlife within walking distance. Both sit within an easy drive of either cruise terminal.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers a green stretch between the beach and the Intracoastal. The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserves a historic estate close to the shore. Shoppers gravitate to Las Olas Boulevard, while families often pick the beachfront promenade for an easy afternoon before boarding.
The booked fare already covers the road costs and the in-ride basics, so there is nothing to settle at the toll plaza.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the rate you confirm — the I-95 corridor and the express lanes are paid by the operator, not by you. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot so you can check in, message family, or pull up your hotel reservation on the way. The driver is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish, which smooths arrival logistics for international cruise guests. The vehicle is reserved for your party alone — no other riders share the cabin.
Trips that fall outside the 7 AM to 9 PM daytime window add an after-hours amount detailed further down the page. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
The driver waits curbside at your assigned cruise terminal as your group exits, holding a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp ahead of time. Pickup is right at the port, not a distant lot, so you walk straight from disembark to the vehicle and load luggage on the spot.
Yes — debark mornings are the core of this service. Send your ship name and sail date when booking, and the driver plans around your terminal’s clearance time. Because departure waves run staggered and the port roads obtain hectic, locking the vehicle early keeps your tier reserved for that exact morning.
Send your ship name, sail date, group size, and Fort Lauderdale address to confirm a flat fare and hold your vehicle for the day. Book the return at the same time and both legs are locked before you sail. Reach out by email or WhatsApp to set it up.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to Fort Lauderdale covers 28.6 miles and takes about 50 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $140, Van $200, Van XL $250. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 28.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drive time | 50 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Fort Lauderdale | $140 / $200 / $250 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at your address in Fort Lauderdale and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 28.6 miles away, in about 50 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Fort Lauderdale are $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) and $250 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 28.6 miles from the Port of Miami to Fort Lauderdale take about 50 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL.
Choose the moment you will be on the curb with your luggage. The driver is at your terminal at the agreed time, then covers the 28.6 miles to Fort Lauderdale.
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 Fort Lauderdale starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 50 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($140 to Fort Lauderdale) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($200) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($250) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
On sailing day the ride from Fort Lauderdale to your terminal is $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. The 28.6 miles take about 50 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Reservei na noite anterior, viajando sozinho dessa vez, primeira vez reservando assim, faria de novo. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Feliz por ter escolhido essa opcao
Muy recomendado. primera vez arreglando un traslado anticipado, sin problemas, y encima viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el lobby.
Una experiencia ideal. precio justo por lo recibido.
Profesionales de verdad. el viaje fue silencioso y cómodo.
Recomendo muito. atendimento cordial em todo o trajeto, o melhor o porta-malas levou quatro malas grandes mais as de mão.