From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and InterContinental Miami Hotel runs about 15 to 25 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door-to-door into Downtown Miami — no shared seats, no surge, no meter.
The fare is flat per vehicle and locked the moment you book — pick the size that fits your cruise party.
The simplest way to reach InterContinental Miami is a private door-to-door transfer booked before your sailing. After you clear customs, your driver is already waiting curbside at your cruise terminal, ready to load the vehicle and pull away — no taxi queue, no app, no waiting for a match. Select the black SUV for parties up to five, or a van for larger groups; there is plenty of room for cruise luggage on board. From the terminal it is a straight run across the bridge into Downtown Miami, ending at the hotel entrance on Chopin Plaza. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, arrival date, group size, and terminal — we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in one reply.
The drive from PortMiami to InterContinental Miami takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes in normal traffic. Off-peak, with the terminals quiet, it is closer to the low end. On a heavy disembark morning — when several ships release passengers within the same window — the bridge and Downtown streets fill up, pushing the ride toward the upper end. Because the fare is flat, those extra minutes never cost you more. Your driver watches conditions and picks the cleanest route across to Chopin Plaza, whether that means the main bridge or a side approach. Plan your pickup so you are not rushing a tight hotel check-in, and tell us your timing on WhatsApp so we position the vehicle to match your terminal exit.
InterContinental Miami stands on Biscayne Bay at 100 Chopin Plaza, in the heart of Downtown Miami. The waterfront tower looks out over the cruise port you just left, with the bay, the marina, and the city skyline framing the lobby. Step outside and you are minutes from Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace, the Brickell financial district, and the Kaseya Center arena. The hotel itself carries a rooftop pool, restaurants, and a spa, making it a simple landing spot after a week at sea. For rooms, rates, and amenities, see the InterContinental Miami official site or check live availability through IHG reservations and hotel details.
InterContinental Miami is the natural base right on the bay, but the wider Downtown and Brickell areas put you within a short ride of the waterfront, dining, and nightlife. We can collect you from any address in these neighborhoods to or from Port of Miami and InterContinental Miami Hotel, so your transfer fits whichever block you book.
From the hotel entrance you can stroll to Bayfront Park, Bayside Marketplace for shops and boat tours, the Miami Riverwalk, and over the bridge to Brickell’s restaurants. The free Metromover loop stops nearby and links Downtown sights without a car. It is an easy, walkable pocket once your luggage is dropped at the desk.
InterContinental Miami sits in Downtown Miami, just across Biscayne Bay from Miami Beach via the causeway — a short, scenic drive rather than a cross-town haul. If you want to continue to South Beach after check-in, we can arrange that private ride too; just ask on WhatsApp when you book your port transfer.
Your flat fare covers the whole door-to-door ride and the essentials around it. One booking gets you the reserved vehicle, the bilingual driver, and a climate-controlled cabin from the terminal to the hotel. A few specifics are worth spelling out below, and the only possible extras are pickups outside daytime hours — both confirmed up front, never sprung on you at the curb.
Yes. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the flat rate, so the price you book is the price you pay. There are no road-charge add-ons at drop-off and nothing to settle separately with the driver — the cross-bay route into Downtown is fully covered.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Yes. Each vehicle carries WiFi through a mobile hotspot, so you can message family, pull up your hotel reservation, or check your next plans on the short ride into Downtown. It keeps everyone connected the moment you step off the ship and into the SUV or van.
Your driver meets your group curbside at your cruise terminal, right where passengers exit after customs. Request a name sign on WhatsApp when you book and the driver holds it up so you spot the ride immediately. No hunting through a rideshare lot — you walk out, locate your name, and load up.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same as one. That makes a private transfer especially good value for families and groups sharing a single block of cabins.
There is generous room for cruise luggage in every vehicle — the SUV for smaller parties and the vans for bigger groups all leave space for suitcases alongside passengers. Tell us your group size when booking and we assign a vehicle with comfortable room for everyone and their bags.
Book as early as you can — ideally as soon as your cruise dates are set. Reserving ahead secures the vehicle size you desire, locks your flat fare, and gives us time to arrange a name sign. Last-minute requests are welcome when availability allows, but the busiest disembark mornings fill up speedy. A WhatsApp message with your ship, date, terminal, and group size is all it takes to hold the ride; we reply with the payment link and confirmation, and your transfer is set before you ever board.
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 transfer before you sail and step off the ship straight into a reserved SUV or van. Send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, and group size over WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare right back.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 14 minutes and 2.3 miles to reach InterContinental Miami Hotel via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Chopin Plaza. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 2.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami |
| Drive time | 14 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Port Boulevard (SR 886), Chopin Plaza |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from InterContinental Miami Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (100 Chopin Plaza) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 2.3 miles away, in about 14 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from InterContinental Miami Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
InterContinental Miami Hotel is 2.3 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 14 minutes via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Chopin Plaza; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, InterContinental Miami Hotel is 2.3 miles away, about 14 minutes in light traffic.
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 2.3 miles to InterContinental Miami Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($89 to InterContinental Miami Hotel) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($140) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. The return from InterContinental Miami Hotel to the Port of Miami costs $89 in the Black SUV, $140 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 14 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Good price. Stress free. Recommend.
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Éramos um time de trabalho em viagem e o valor combinado se manteve, mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido, feliz por ter escolhido essa opção, economizei uns 15 minutos vs a fila do Uber.
Hassle-free. managed our oversized baags fine. even with traffic the route was sensible. Recommend without hesitation
Picked us up right on time. the booking chat was quick and clear