From $370 per vehicle: private one-way ride, Port of Miami to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
The driver is outside the PortMiami terminal when you come through, plans around the ship’s real arrival time, and loads the bags. The curbside greeting is covered by the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal is offered for $40. Then it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
The Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center is an extended-stay hotel set along the I-75 corridor in the southern reach of Fort Myers, on Florida’s Gulf coast. Its name points to exactly where it sits: beside the interstate interchange and next to Gulf Coast Town Center, the open-air shopping and dining hub that gives this part of town its center of gravity. For a party stepping off a cruise, that placement is practical — you reach at a room built for stretching out after days aboard, with the highway close for whatever comes next.
Gulf Coast Town Center anchors the immediate neighborhood, so once your driver sets the bags down you are within simple reach of places to eat and browse without another long drive. Fort Myers itself grew up around Thomas Edison’s winter estate on the Caloosahatchee River, and that history still shapes the city; its downtown River District has become the liveliest stretch of the coast, full of restaurants and storefronts a short hop from the hotel.
If you linger after the cruise, the surrounding region rewards it. The Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the River District downtown are the marquee stops, and for anyone who follows the game, JetBlue Park and Hammond Stadium sit neighboring in Fort Myers as well. Arriving by private car means you reach the Residence Inn’s main entrance directly, luggage and all, and the wider Gulf coast opens up from there on your own schedule rather than someone else’s.
This is a door-to-door private transfer that begins the moment your group clears the terminal at Port of Miami. Your chauffeur tracks the ship’s actual arrival, meets you at the curb by your cruise line’s terminal, and loads every bag into the vehicle so nothing rides on your lap. From the pier it is one continuous run to the Residence Inn — no shared pickups, no detours — ending right at the hotel’s main entrance.
Plan on roughly 140 to 153 minutes between the port and the hotel, depending on the hour and the traffic. Because the pickup follows your ship rather than a fixed clock, there is room built in for a slow gangway, and the flat per-vehicle rate already covers fuel and typical tolls. You settle into one reserved vehicle with your own space and climate, and the driver handles the road while the Gulf coast rolls out ahead of you.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 2 hours 20 minutes and 143.3 miles to reach Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center via I-595. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $370 for the Black SUV, $480 for the Van, $590 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 143.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $370 |
| Drop-off address | 10054 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers |
| Drive time | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $480 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $590 |
| Back from Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center | $370 / $480 / $590 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (10054 Gulf Center Dr) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 143.3 miles away, in about 2 hours 20 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center are $370 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) and $590 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 2 hours 20 minutes for the 143.3 miles from the Port of Miami to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center via I-595 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $370 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, Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center is 143.3 miles away, about 2 hours 20 minutes in light traffic.
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 Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center.
In the Black SUV ($370 to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($480) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($590) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
On sailing day the ride from Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center to your terminal is $370 for the Black SUV, $480 for the Van and $590 for the Van XL. The 143.3 miles take about 2 hours 20 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Quiet ride. Punctual. Good price
Me quitó toda la preocupación de la mañana del desembarque — facilísimo. La tarifa estaba fija desde la reserva, sin sorpresas en una mañana de desembarque cargada.
Traveling with our little ones, we arranged a private van to meet us at the cruise terminal and take everyone over to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center. We’ve already earmarked them for our next cruise out of PortMiami.
We came off the ship worn out from a great week and a driver already waiting to take us to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center was the right call. An easy, low-key handoff for the two of us — off the ship and into Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center with nothing left to sort out. For a no-hassle way to get from the ship to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center, it was well worth it.
Traveling with the whole family, we arranged a private van to meet us at the cruise terminal and take everyone over to Residence Inn Fort Myers At I-75 And Gulf Coast Town Center.