From $140 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to The Desoto Inn in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
Disembarkation at Port of Miami is easier with a driver already outside the terminal. The greeting at the curb is part of the price, the Meet & Greet at the terminal adds $40, and the vehicle is yours alone from the port to the destination, luggage included.
The Desoto Inn sits at the north end of the island, in the North Beach neighborhood — the part of the coast that trades nightlife for room to breathe. This is the quieter shoulder of the shoreline, where broad beaches, a long oceanfront path, and low-key residential blocks set the pace. Neighboring Surfside and Bal Harbour share the same easygoing feel. If you want the sand and the ocean without the density of the busier districts to the south, this corner delivers it.
Arrival here is refreshingly simple. Staying at The Desoto Inn puts the shoreline just steps from the door, and plenty of guests trade the ship’s pool for real sand the same afternoon they come ashore. Your drop-off covers North Beach and the streets right around where you are staying, so the driver brings you to the door rather than a distant curb. For hotel-side matters — luggage holds, early check-in, on-site amenities — The Desoto Inn’s own front desk is the place to confirm the details.
There is plenty within simple reach once you have settled in. Guests frequently fit in a walk along the Surfside beachwalk or an afternoon at Bal Harbour Shops, both a short hop up the coast. The North Beach Bandshell brings music and events close to home, and Haulover Park — with its broad-open beach and green space — sits neighboring as well. It is a relaxed base for a first day back on land, close to the water and away from the rush.
Book before you dock and disembarkation becomes the simple part. Your reserved black car meets you at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island, coordinated by message as you clear the hall. The chauffeur loads the bags at the terminal curb, and from there it is a single direct leg — no stops, no line to stand in, no dragging luggage across the port to find a ride.
The route runs straight up I-95 toward the north end of the island and on to The Desoto Inn. Your things stay in the vehicle the whole way, and the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation rather than a fixed clock, with weekend port traffic already accounted for in the plan. One group per vehicle, curb to door, and the fare you booked is the fare you pay.
The Desoto Inn in Hollywood is 24.8 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 49 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 315 Desoto St, Hollywood |
| Drive time | 49 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from The Desoto Inn | $140 / $200 / $250 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (315 Desoto St) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 24.8 miles away, in about 49 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from The Desoto Inn are $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) and $250 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 24.8 miles from the Port of Miami to The Desoto Inn take about 49 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, The Desoto Inn is 24.8 miles away, about 49 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 The Desoto Inn.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to The Desoto Inn take the Van at $200, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $250, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at The Desoto Inn and takes you to your cruise terminal for $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) or $250 (Van XL). Plan on about 49 minutes for the 24.8 miles, more at rush hour.
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The kids were done after a week at sea when we walked off, and a private van right at the terminal got everyone to The Desoto Inn before anyone lost it. The driver loaded all our cruise luggage so we didn’t have to struggle with anything.
Waiting at the curb the moment we walked out, and a smooth ride over to The Desoto Inn.
Traveling with the whole family, we booked a private van to be waiting at the curb and take everyone over to The Desoto Inn. We’ve already saved them for our next cruise out of PortMiami. The fare was locked in at booking, no surprise on a busy disembarkation morning.
Couldn’t have been simpler — a driver waiting, bags loaded, and an easy ride over to The Desoto Inn.