From $89 per vehicle, a private one-way ride from Port of Miami to Medley — flat rate in a black SUV or van, no surge.
The fare covers the whole private vehicle, not each seat, so the group rides for one flat amount:
The pickup point is the curb outside your PortMiami cruise terminal. Once the ship is cleared and you step out with your luggage, the driver is there to take the bags and load them before the car rolls. The first sixty minutes of waiting after the set pickup time cost nothing, which comfortably covers the slow crawl of a disembarkation morning. There is room in the SUV and the vans for a full set of cruise luggage, so a whole family loads in one go. Every traveler is counted for one checked bag and one carry-on, and the driver is bilingual — English and Spanish.
Medley is a small, work-first town in northwest Miami-Dade, given over to warehouses, freight yards, and wholesale trade instead of shoreline or nightlife.
Most of Medley’s ground is logistics space and light manufacturing, with only a small resident population tucked among the commercial parks. People come out here for a wholesale supplier, a warehouse showroom, a corporate office, or a shift at one of the numerous distribution operations — not for landmarks. The feel is practical and industrial, and the inland stretch of the county around it keeps the same working character. It also sits within simple reach of the wider inland business corridors neighboring, which share that warehouse-and-freight tone. For a broader look at the town, the Medley neighborhood guide fills in the background.
This is a short inland hop rather than a long cross-county haul. From the terminal the route joins the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) westbound, pulling away from the coast toward the freight belt Medley occupies. In the quiet of mid-morning or early afternoon the road flows and the drive is brief; during weekday rush, or on a morning when several ships unload at once and the port sends out one heavy wave, the same stretch runs longer. Live traffic decides the cleanest inland line, and whatever the clock does the booked fare does not move — pricing here is one-way and point-to-point, with no meter ticking.
Numerous businesses in Medley share one street address, so the detail that matters is the bay or suite stamped on its roller door. If the stop is a workplace, message the business name as printed on its signage, the bay or suite, and a phone number staffed at that location. Should the dock or gate lock at a set hour, mention it so the drop-off lands before then.
Yes. The return from Medley to the Port of Miami is booked as its own one-way ride at the same per-vehicle rate, so a round journey is two legs at double the one-way price. Arrange both when you reserve, and one driver and a set pickup time cover the outbound and the way back.
Medley is 22.3 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 40 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. 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 | 22.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 40 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Medley | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at your address in Medley and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 22.3 miles away, in about 40 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Medley are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Medley is 22.3 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 40 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Medley then takes about 40 minutes.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to Medley.
In the Black SUV ($89 to Medley) 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.
On sailing day the ride from Medley to your terminal is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 22.3 miles take about 40 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Came in on the red-eye, travelling with friends, the whole group, first impressions of Miami were good thanks to this. wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way. Perfect way to land in Miami.
Recogida en la acera, bajada en el lobby. Todo bien en general. (la tarifa de $80 se mantuvo)
Descemos do navio depois de uma semana ótima e um carro privativo direto do porto até Medley foi a decisão certa. O trajeto até Medley foi fácil o caminho todo, climatizado, e pudemos relaxar depois do cruzeiro.
Al bajar del barco, tener el traslado ya resuelto hasta Medley fue un alivio. En el auto íbamos solo nosotros — sin nadie más a quien esperar — justo lo que queríamos.
Getting a big group off the ship and out to Medley is usually a headache, but one pre-booked private van made it effortless. The meet-and-greet at the curb was included, and we knew right where to go. There was a generous grace period from the agreed time, so we never had to rush off the ship.