From $110 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
Tell us the ship and the driver times the pickup to its arrival, then waits at your terminal’s curb at PortMiami. The curbside greeting there is included in the fare; the Meet & Greet at the terminal is a $40 add-on. From the port the ride is direct, with no other passengers.
The Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables is a straightforward roadside hotel set in the Kendall and South Miami-Dade part of the city, on the southwestern side of the metro. This is the calmer, residential half of Miami, where quiet streets run south toward Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay rather than toward the beaches. If you have never stayed on this side of town before, it feels more like a neighborhood than a resort strip, and that is part of its appeal for cruise travelers who desire a simple, easy base near the water without the noise.
The location puts you close to some of the region’s most useful landmarks. Dadeland Mall is a short hop away, along with the southern end of the Metrorail line, which makes getting around the rest of the county simple once you have settled in. Baptist Hospital sits nearby as well, a reassuring detail for anyone traveling with family. When you are ready to discover, Pinecrest Gardens and the Deering Estate are both within easy reach, giving you gardens, green space, and a bit of local history without a long drive.
For the practical side of a stay here, the hotel’s own team handles the details you would expect, and current information on amenities, luggage holds, and early check-in is top confirmed directly through Rodeway’s official listing. What matters for your arrival is that the property is easy to reach from the cruise terminal, easy to locate, and set in a part of Miami that stays relaxed while keeping you close to shopping, transit, and the wider Kendall region.
This is a private, door-to-door run from your ship’s terminal at the Port of Miami straight to the Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables, with no other stops along the way. Your chauffeur meets your group at the terminal curb once you clear the hall, loads every bag, and drives the single direct leg out to the hotel. Plan on roughly 29 to 36 minutes terminal to door, depending on whether traffic is light or heavy that morning.
Because the vehicle is reserved for your party alone, there is no waiting around for other passengers and no shared route. The luggage rides with you, the fare is fixed before you journey, and the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation, so the driver is already there when you walk out. Weekend mornings are the port’s busiest stretch, and that is built into the plan so your ride stays seamless from the pier to the front of the hotel.
Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables is 18.1 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 34 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826). The fare is per vehicle: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 18.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 5959 SW 71st St, South Miami |
| Drive time | 34 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables | $110 / $170 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (5959 SW 71st St) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 18.1 miles away, in about 34 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables are $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables is 18.1 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 34 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 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 18.1 miles to Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables.
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 18.1 miles to Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $110. Larger groups going to Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables take the Van at $170, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. The return from Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables to the Port of Miami costs $110 in the Black SUV, $170 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 34 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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súper bien, buena primera impresión de miami gracias a esto. éramos 8 en la van y entró todo bien.
Mi esposa y yo no queríamos el caos de taxis afuera de la terminal, así que coordinamos un viaje privado a Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables antes de zarpar.
Los ocho bajamos del barco juntos y coordinamos una van privada del puerto a Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables. Sin caos en el puerto — caminamos de la terminal a un auto que ya estaba ahí.
Smoothest disembarkation we’ve had — driver at the curb, bags handled, straight to the door of Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables.
Mi pareja y yo bajamos del barco en PortMiami y había un auto privado esperando en la acera de la terminal para llevarnos a Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables. La noche anterior recibimos un mensaje con el nombre del conductor y la placa, así que no hubo que adivinar en la acera al salir. El conductor nos dejó justo en la puerta de Rodeway Inn South Miami – Coral Gables, y no del otro lado de la calle. Lo reservaría para el próximo crucero.