From $110 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel covers 26.6 miles in 48-58 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. One named driver meets your group right at the cruise terminal and drives straight through to the hotel in Miramar.
Each price below is for the whole vehicle, not per person, so the whole group rides for a single fare.
Booking starts by picking the vehicle that fits your party: a black SUV for up to five, or a van for larger groups. You reserve over WhatsApp or the website, send your sailing details, and confirm a pickup time. On the day, the vehicle is positioned near the terminal exit for your group, so you load once and ride straight through to Miramar — no transfers and no extra stops. There is generous room for cruise luggage, so the whole party and its bags travel together in one vehicle. From the port the driver takes the mainland expressways and pulls up at the hotel entrance, door to door. You confirm the cabin’s debark window in advance so the timing matches when you actually clear the ship. One message sets up the entire journey — the ride out from the terminal and, if you desire it, the return.
The drive covers 26.6 miles and takes 43 minutes in light traffic, stretching to about 58 minutes at peak. The gap comes mostly from when your ship releases passengers: a mid-morning wave of disembarkations from several ships at once slows the climb out of the port and the merge onto the mainland highways. Late-morning and early-afternoon departures usually land near the shorter end of that variety. Weekday rush hours add a few minutes on the northbound leg toward Miramar. If you have a flight or a hotel check-in deadline after the cruise, share it when you book; the pickup is then set against the slower peak figure, so even a hectic port morning gets you to the hotel with time to spare. Drivers know the port exits and the expressway interchanges well enough to keep the journey steady.
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel sits in Miramar, a quiet residential and business city in southern Broward County between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The all-suite property is built for longer cruise stays, with kitchen-equipped rooms that suit families resetting before or after a sailing. Around it you locate the Miramar Town Center, chain restaurants, supermarkets, and simple access back to the expressways that connect both the port and Fort Lauderdale’s beaches. You can preview the suites and amenities on the Residence Inn Miramar hotel overview, or browse the rooms and grounds in the Residence Inn Miramar photo gallery. The location trades beachfront bustle for peaceful, while keeping the port a single highway run away.
The hotel itself is the natural base for a pre- or post-cruise night, with extended-stay suites a short drive from both PortMiami and the Fort Lauderdale terminals. If it is full, the surrounding Miramar and Pembroke Pines area has plenty of mid-range lodging along the main commercial corridors, all within the same easy reach of the expressways your driver uses.
Miramar leans practical rather than touristy, so most cruise guests use it as a calm staging point. The Miramar Regional Park and Town Center offer green space, dining, and shopping a few minutes away. South Beach, the Brickell area, and the Fort Lauderdale beachfront are all reachable by car when you want the coastline, while the hotel keeps you clear of the busiest crowds.
The fare covers the full door-to-door ride for your group with the costs of the road already built in. Every toll along the way, the SunPass charges on the expressways, and fuel are part of the price, so there is nothing to settle mid-journey. A mobile hotspot provides onboard WiFi, handy for confirming your hotel reservation or messaging family as you ride. The vehicle is reserved solely for your party from terminal to hotel, and the bilingual driver handles the route at both ends. Extras stay simple and are confirmed up front. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. Anything beyond that, such as a main route change you request, is sorted before the day.
Most trips carry no add-ons at all. A surcharge applies only to pickups outside the daytime window, which has its own section below. There are no metered fees or surprise stops to pay for yourself on the drive.
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most before reserving a ride to or from the port. Each answer carries the real figure or policy so you can decide without a back-and-forth. If your situation is unusual, a swift WhatsApp message gets a specific answer speedy.
If your ship docks late, the pickup is re-timed at no extra charge — you are not re-booking or paying a new fare. Share your sailing and expected debark window when you reserve, and send a WhatsApp note if the captain announces a delay. The driver adjusts to the actual disembarkation time.
The driver meets you curbside at your assigned cruise terminal, right where passengers exit after customs. Request a name sign on WhatsApp when you book and the driver holds it at the curb. You will not walk to a rideshare lot or hunt for a plate number with your luggage — you step out and the vehicle is waiting.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single fare shown in the prices section above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same as one. That makes a private transfer especially good value for families and cabin-mates, where paying per head would add up quickly.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common pickup we run. Reserve in advance with your ship and terminal, and the driver is set for your debark window that morning. Even when several ships clear at once, your slot is held and the driver waits for your group rather than moving to another fare.
Yes — many cruisers book the return as well, hotel to terminal on sailing day and terminal back to the hotel afterward. It is a single reservation covering both directions, with the same vehicle class each way. Give both dates and times up front, and the driver schedules around your boarding deadline and your later debark window.
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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Reserve your transfer by sending your sailing date, ship and terminal, party size, and pickup point over WhatsApp or the website. You get the exact fare and a confirmed pickup time before you pay anything. Lock it in early, especially for hectic embarkation and disembarkation mornings, and your driver will be ready when you step off the ship.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel covers 24.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes in light traffic via SR 924 and I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $110, Van $170, Van XL $200. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 14700 Hotel Rd, Miramar |
| Drive time | 43 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | SR 924, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel | $110 / $170 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (14700 Hotel Rd) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 24.2 miles away, in about 43 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel are $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 24.2 miles from the Port of Miami to Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel take about 43 minutes without heavy traffic via SR 924 and I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
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 Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel then takes about 43 minutes.
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 24.2 miles to Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $110. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($170), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel.
We do. The driver picks you up at Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 43 minutes for the 24.2 miles, more at rush hour.
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Viajando con los chicos, reservé online y me confirmaron rápido. no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron!
Una maravilla: reserva sencilla, sin idas y vueltas, manejó suave, nada brusco, fácil seguir usándolos, no hay motivo para cambiar.
Sin esperar, sin cargos extra, sin sorpresas.
Stepped out of the cruise terminal, the car was already there.
Made my trip easier. Zero stress and the price stayed exactly what was quoted.