From $175 per vehicle — your private one-way ride from Port of Miami to a Princeton address, one group, one flat price, no sharing.
Each rate below is for the whole vehicle, not per seat — your group rides on one flat price with tolls and fuel already counted in.
The cruise terminals sit on port land that water separates from the rest of the city, and every car leaving has to cross one of two connectors — a tunnel that comes up on the causeway or a bridge aimed toward downtown — both shared with the port’s freight lanes. On a heavy disembarkation morning that first stretch is where the wait builds, so your driver stages nearby and only pulls up when you are genuinely out, rather than burning an hour in that line ahead of you. Meet-and-greet is part of the ride: when you clear the terminal the driver is at the curb, ready to load the bags. A text the evening before carries the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate, so the person waiting is no mystery by the time you walk out of the building.
Princeton is a settled residential area in south Miami-Dade, strung along US-1 between Cutler Bay and Homestead. The feel is suburban and everyday — newer subdivisions beside older streets, neighborhood shopping plazas, and simple reach onto the Florida Turnpike or down South Dixie Highway. This is the practical, lived-in side of the county rather than a tourist strip, a real change of gear from the port. Whichever street you are bound for, the drop-off runs door-to-door to the exact address you offer.
This is a straight private run from the PortMiami terminal down to your address, with no shared stops bolted on. How long it takes depends on the day and the hour — a quiet off-peak window clears the metro faster than a morning when several ships empty together and the port roads back up. Because your driver follows the ship’s real arrival, the pickup is timed to the actual crowd instead of a fixed clock, so nobody is left standing in the terminal crush. Once the group is aboard, the route heads south and stays pointed at Princeton without detours. If a firm appointment is waiting at the far end, flag it at booking and extra margin goes into the pickup time so the plan holds even on a hectic port day.
Everyday South Dade sets the tone — roadside fruit stands and farm stops out in the Redland, plus dining and errands along US-1. The Homestead area and the Biscayne National Park visitor center are only a short local drive off. The town suits travelers visiting family or wanting a practical base in the far south of the county.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the heart of this service. Reserve at least a day ahead with your ship name and sail date, and the driver is at the curb as you clear the terminal. Even on mornings with several ships in port, the pickup is built around the real crowd, not a fixed clock.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 51 minutes and 33.2 miles to reach Princeton via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $175 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 33.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $175 |
| Drive time | 51 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Princeton | $175 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at your address in Princeton and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 33.2 miles away, in about 51 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Princeton are $175 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Princeton is 33.2 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 51 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: $175 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 33.2 miles to Princeton.
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 Princeton starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 51 minutes.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $175. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($290), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($350). All three go door to door to Princeton.
We do. The driver picks you up at Princeton and takes you to your cruise terminal for $175 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) or $350 (Van XL). Plan on about 51 minutes for the 33.2 miles, more at rush hour.
Every policy in full: FAQ
Vale cada peso, se sintió como un viaje normal, sin lío.
Bajamos del barco tras una semana buenísima y un auto privado desde la terminal a Princeton marcó la pauta. La noche anterior recibimos un texto con el nombre del conductor y la placa, así que no hubo que adivinar en la acera al salir.
We cruised as a group and wanted everyone and the luggage in one private ride to Princeton after disembarking.
Como crucerista solo, coordiné una recogida privada en PortMiami para la mañana de desembarque, rumbo a Princeton, y quitó toda la incertidumbre. Bajando del barco por mi cuenta, me sentí con todo resuelto desde la terminal hasta Princeton.
Private, punctual, and painless — way easier than fighting for a ride at the port. We had the driver’s details ahead of time, so there was no guessing at the port.