From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel covers 13.5 miles in 32 to 38 minutes by black SUV or van, at a flat rate. The ride runs door to door, from the cruise terminal straight to the hotel west of Miami International Airport.
Pricing is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole party rides for one fixed amount confirmed at booking.
A reserved black SUV or van is the most direct way to reach the hotel, leaving the moment your group is ready. You pick the vehicle by party size: the SUV for up to 5 travelers, the van for 6-9, or the larger van for 10-14. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases ride with you rather than holding up the journey. After you step off the ship, the driver collects you curbside at the terminal and heads straight to the hotel — no shared ride, no extra stops, no waiting for other passengers to load. Booking is handled by WhatsApp or the website, where you confirm the date, ship name, and passenger count, then receive your driver details. Because the fare is set when you reserve, the price you see is the price you pay.
Once you clear the terminal building, the driver is waiting at the curb and meets your group as you walk out. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver will hold it up so you spot them quickly. From there, bags go in and you ride directly to the hotel.
Send your cruise date, ship name, passenger count, and drop-off hotel through WhatsApp or the website. You receive a confirmation with the vehicle and the flat fare, pay the full fare to lock it in, and get your driver’s details before arrival day. The whole booking is settled in a single exchange.
A private vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so you never share the cabin with strangers or detour for other drop-offs. The fare is locked when you book — it does not move for traffic or demand — which makes budgeting your post-cruise day simple. A bilingual driver, fluent in English and Spanish, handles the route and helps with luggage, a real advantage after a long sailing. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp for any change or question, rather than an app queue. For cruise travelers stepping off the ship with bags and a tired family, that combination — a known car, a known driver, and a known price — turns a stressful transfer into a straightforward one. Everything is arranged before you dock, so arrival day is just a short, relaxing ride to the hotel.
The journey takes 32 to 38 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The driver follows SR-836 west across the city for most of the distance, which keeps the 13.5-mile route on speedy-moving expressway rather than crowded surface streets. Off-peak — mid-morning or early afternoon on a lighter docking day — you land near the 32-minute mark. The number climbs toward 38 minutes during rush hour or when several ships disembark at once and the terminal roads back up. Weekday late afternoons are the slowest window. Because the fare is fixed, those extra minutes never change what you pay, even if traffic is heavy. Telling us your ship name at booking lets the driver line the pickup up with your actual debark time, so the car is ready when you reach the curb instead of you waiting for it.
Disembarkation mornings draw the densest terminal traffic, especially when three or more ships clear passengers together. Weekday afternoon rush around the airport corridor also slows the SR-836 stretch. Outside those windows the drive stays close to its 32-minute floor. The driver times the pickup to your debark hour to skip the worst of it.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel sits west of Miami International Airport, a practical base for travelers connecting between the cruise port and a flight or an early-morning departure. The surrounding area is a business-and-airport district with chain dining, shopping plazas, and quick expressway access toward Doral, the Dolphin Mall corridor, and onward to downtown Miami or the beaches. It suits cruise passengers who desire a quiet, handy overnight near the airport rather than a beachfront stay. You can review the property and its rooms through this La Quinta Miami Airport West booking page, or compare the location and amenities on this La Quinta Miami Airport West hotel overview.
The Miami Airport West area leans toward shopping and dining, with large retail centers and the Dolphin Mall corridor a short drive away. Doral’s restaurants and golf courses sit nearby, and the expressway puts downtown Miami, Brickell, and the beaches within easy reach when you want to venture out before or after your cruise.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets the group as you walk out with your bags. Ask for a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and they hold it up at the exit so you locate them speedy. From there it is a direct ride to the hotel.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Reserve ahead with your sailing date and ship name, and the driver plans the curbside meet around your debark window, including the heavier traffic when several ships clear at once. You step off, locate the car, and ride straight to the hotel.
Lock in your private ride to or from Port of Miami and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel today. Send your cruise date, ship name and passenger count, and you will get back a confirmation with the vehicle, the flat fare, and your driver’s details. Reserve early so the car is ready the moment you step off the ship.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel in Doral is 12.4 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 29 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 | 12.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 8730 NW 27th St, Doral |
| Drive time | 29 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the inn (8730 NW 27th St) and drives the 12.4 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 29 minutes. The return fare is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel is 12.4 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 29 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836); 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, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel is 12.4 miles away, about 29 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 12.4 miles to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($89 to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel to the Port of Miami costs $89 in the Black SUV, $140 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 29 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Grupo de sete com muita bagagem, mais uma viagem tranquila, por isso já reservo antes. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o lobby. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem.
A bachelor party trip, everything inside was tidy and smelled fresh!
Recomendo muito. fui no escuro e deu tudo certo.
Travelling with the kids, room for the stroller and the bags. no waving down anyone, the car was where they said. No notes.