From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel covers 35.6 miles (57.3 km) in about 66 to 76 minutes, at a flat rate in a black SUV or climate-controlled van. One named driver, one reserved vehicle, door-to-door between the cruise terminal and the hotel — booked before you sail.
Pricing is per vehicle, locked at booking, and set by passenger count rather than by traffic or demand.
Reserve a private vehicle before your sailing and skip the taxi line entirely on disembark day. After you clear customs and roll your bags out of the terminal, your driver is waiting curbside, ready to load the SUV or van and pull straight onto the northbound route. The journey runs up I-95 toward Fort Lauderdale, with no stops, no shared seats, and no scramble for a curbside ride after a long voyage. Pick the vehicle that matches your party size: a black SUV handles up to 5 cruisers, a van takes 6 to 9, and a larger van seats 10 to 14, so a family or a full cabin group all travels together. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage inside, and the drop-off is right at the hotel entrance — door to door, terminal to lobby, with the whole route confirmed when you book.
Plan on 66 to 76 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. Early-morning departures, before highway volume builds, sit near the 66-minute end of that window. Late-afternoon and weekday rush hours push toward 76 minutes, and a disembark morning with several ships emptying at once can add a few more, since terminal roads and the first stretch of highway fill quickly. Your driver watches conditions on the day and chooses the cleanest path north, but the fare never moves with the clock — the price you locked at booking is the price you pay, whether the road is wide open or stacked up. For departing passengers heading back to the ship, the same window applies in reverse, and we build in a relaxing cushion so a slow stretch of traffic never threatens your boarding deadline.
WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel is an extended-stay property in the Davie region west of Fort Lauderdale, built around suites with in-room kitchens and weekly rates — a practical base for cruisers spending a night or two before or after a sailing. The location keeps you close to the Fort Lauderdale corridor while sitting a short hop from major highways for onward journey. You can review room types, kitchen amenities, and weekly options on the WoodSpring Suites official site, or check property details for this corner of Broward County through the WoodSpring Suites Davie extended-stay listing. The surrounding Davie and west Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods put everyday dining, grocery runs, and swift highway access within simple reach, which suits travelers who want a self-catering room and a peaceful spot to rest between the ship and the rest of their trip.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the quoted price, so nothing is added on arrival. Every ride includes a bilingual driver — English and Spanish — and onboard WiFi served through a mobile hotspot. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. What sits outside the base rate is limited and named up front: the after-hours surcharge for pickups outside daytime operating hours. There are no surprise add-ons for traffic, route length, or a delayed ship — the figure you confirm at booking is the figure that holds for the trip.
Yes — disembark day is exactly what this service is built for. Your driver is scheduled around your ship’s arrival and waits curbside as you exit the terminal, so there is no taxi line and no wait once your bags are off. Reserve in advance with your sailing date and the vehicle is held for that morning.
Your driver meets you curbside right where passengers exit the cruise terminal, ready to load the SUV or van as you arrive. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it up for a simple match. You stay in touch by message, so you can confirm the exact spot the moment you step out.
Yes, and a round trip is merely double the one-way price, arranged under a single reservation. That covers your terminal-to-hotel arrival and the return run back to the ship for embarkation. Booking both legs at once holds a vehicle for each direction on your dates, which is the safest move for busy embark and disembark mornings.
The ride from the Port of Miami to WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel covers 25.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes in light traffic via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $140, Van $200, Van XL $250. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 25.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 5700 Reese Rd, Davie |
| Drive time | 48 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel | $140 / $200 / $250 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (5700 Reese Rd) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 25.6 miles away, in about 48 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel are $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) and $250 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 48 minutes for the 25.6 miles from the Port of Miami to WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV.
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 WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel then takes about 48 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 25.6 miles to WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel 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.
Yes. The return from WoodSpring Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel to the Port of Miami costs $140 in the Black SUV, $200 in the Van and $250 in the Van XL. Allow about 48 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Picked us up right on time. the driver was friendly and easy to talk to.
excelente servicio: muy respetuoso y profesional, cargó todo rápido y con cuidado, la sillita infantil nos salvó.
Primeira viagem juntos pra Miami, chegou no horário certinho.
Reservé fácil. Viaje cómodo. Buen viaje.
Glad we booked. easy to keep using them, no reason to switch.