From $110 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel covers 26.8 miles in about 50 to 60 minutes by black SUV or van, at a flat rate. The drive runs roughly 43 kilometers north of the cruise port, and your bilingual driver watches the ship’s arrival so the curbside pickup lines up with your real disembark time.
Each fare below is per vehicle for the whole party, locked at booking with no surge for traffic or demand.
Reserve a private black SUV or van and the driver handles everything from the terminal curb to the hotel entrance. You pick the vehicle that fits your group: the SUV for up to five travelers, the van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen. After your ship clears, the driver is waiting curbside at your cruise terminal, ready to load the group and your cruise luggage straight into the vehicle. From there it is a single, direct ride north with no stops, no transfers, and no waiting in a queue with strangers. Booking takes one message on WhatsApp or a speedy request through the website, where you confirm your ship, terminal, party size, and any name-sign request. There is plenty of room for cruise bags in every vehicle, so families and larger parties move in one journey.
The door-to-door drive runs about 44 minutes off-peak and stretches toward 60 minutes at peak. The route leaves PortMiami and heads north on the Palmetto Expressway and SR-826, the fastest corridor toward Miramar across 24.4 miles. Real journey time depends on what is happening at the port that morning: when three or more ships disembark together, terminal exits back up and the first few miles slow down before the highway opens up. Once the SUV or van clears the port grid, the rest of the journey is steady highway driving. Your driver builds in that disembark-day pattern when planning the pickup window, so the timing reflects how traffic actually moves on a hectic cruise morning rather than an idealized estimate. Evening returns toward the port generally move faster than morning departures away from it.
A vehicle is reserved for your party alone, with a flat fare set the moment you book. You ride with no one else on board, so the SUV or van goes straight from the terminal to Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel without detours to drop off strangers. The driver is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish, which helps after a long voyage when you would rather not fumble with directions or an app. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp before journey day to confirm your terminal, party size, and any special request. Cruise bags journey in the same vehicle as your group in one journey, so a family or a larger party is not split across cars. The price you agree to at booking is the price you pay, with no demand pricing layered on top during a hectic disembark morning.
Miramar is a peaceful, residential city in southwest Broward County, set between Miami and Fort Lauderdale and well away from the cruise-port bustle. The region around the hotel mixes business parks, dining, and quiet suburban streets, with simple highway access for day trips toward the beaches or the wider Fort Lauderdale region. For property details, room types, and current hotel information, see the Home2 Suites Miramar Hotel Information page, and to compare neighboring branches you can browse Home2 Suites Locations in Miramar, Florida.
The hotel sits near Miramar’s commercial corridors, with restaurants, shopping, and office parks within a short drive. Its position off SR-826 makes it a practical base for reaching Fort Lauderdale, the wider Broward beaches, and Miami attractions when you have a free day before or after your cruise. The surroundings stay quiet and easy to navigate by car.
Beyond your booked hotel, the Miramar and west Broward area offers a spread of accommodation across its suburban districts, convenient for travelers who want a quieter stay outside the crowded beachfront. Because our transfer is door-to-door, your exact address is where the driver drops you, whether that is the hotel itself or a nearby residential pickup point you confirm in advance.
The flat fare includes tolls, SunPass, and fuel, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for sending an arrival message or keeping kids occupied on the drive north. The rate is a single per-vehicle figure that does not change for traffic or demand. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all part of the quoted fare, with no roadside add-ons. You agree to one number at booking and that covers the full door-to-door drive, including the toll segments along the Palmetto Expressway and SR-826 corridor heading toward Miramar.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
The driver waits curbside at your assigned PortMiami terminal and meets the group as you step out with your bags. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the exit, which makes the connection swift after disembarking. Confirm your terminal number when you book so the meeting point is set.
Yes, disembark-day pickups are the core of this service. Once your ship clears customs and you exit the terminal, the driver is already curbside. On mornings when several ships unload at once, anticipate the first few miles near the port to move slowly before the highway opens up, which is why the timing accounts for that surge.
Public transit between PortMiami and Miramar means multiple connections with all your cruise luggage in tow, which is slow and awkward after a voyage. A private SUV or van turns the 26.8-mile journey into one direct ride from the terminal curb to your hotel door, with room for every bag and a driver who knows the route north.
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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Lock in your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel by sending your ship name, terminal, journey date, and party size. Reserve with full payment and your driver is set for the day, name sign in hand if you ask for one. Message the team to confirm.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 44 minutes and 24.4 miles to reach Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel via SR 924 and I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 2800 SW 149th Ave, Miramar |
| Drive time | 44 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | SR 924, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 24.4 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (2800 SW 149th Ave), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 44 minutes. From Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 44 minutes for the 24.4 miles from the Port of Miami to Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel via SR 924 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: $110 for the Black SUV.
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 24.4 miles to Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel.
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 24.4 miles to Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $110. Larger groups going to Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel take the Van at $170, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. The return from Home2 Suites by Hilton Miramar Ft. Lauderdale Hotel to the Port of Miami costs $110 in the Black SUV, $170 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 44 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Fiz a reserva ainda no portão, com três malas e um carrinho, fui no escuro e deu tudo certo. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Interior arrumado, sem nada bagunçado.
Servicio impecable. el chat de reserva fue claro y rápido, además el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Todo en orden. nada de llamar mil veces, una respuesta y listo.
A tiempo. Viaje cómodo. Precio justo.
Travelling with the kids, ended up cheaper than the Uber Black we got last trip.