Miami International Airport to PortMiami
Getting from Miami International Airport to PortMiami — 20 min, 10 miles
Transfer Options
Hotel Shuttle Services
Many Miami hotels offer cruise shuttle packages, especially those near the airport. Quality and timing vary widely.
Verify shuttle times before booking — some only run once in the morning. The best packages include both ways (to port and back). Hilton Downtown, DoubleTree Airport, and Hampton Inn Airport South have reliable packages.
Uber/Lyft from Anywhere
Rideshare is readily available throughout Miami. The port has designated pickup/drop-off areas.
On busy embarkation days (Saturdays especially), prices can surge. Check prices early in the morning when rates are lower. The port drop-off area is well-organized — drivers know where to go.
Taxi
Traditional taxis are available at airports and can be hailed downtown. Flat rates to the port are common.
Taxis can be a good deal when Uber is surging. Flat rates mean no surprises. Ask the driver to confirm the rate before getting in.
From Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is about 10 miles from PortMiami — roughly 20 min by car, traffic permitting. This is the closest major airport.
Most cruise lines offer shuttle service from MIA — check your cruise line's website for booking and pricing. It's often $15-20 per person. If you're a group of 3+, rideshare is usually cheaper than shuttles.
Driving & Port Parking
PortMiami has parking garages at each terminal. The port is on an island — take the Port Boulevard tunnel from I-395 (toll-free) or the MacArthur Causeway from South Beach. Royal Caribbean Terminal A uses Garage A, which requires an online reservation and whose rate the port does not publish. Carnival Terminal F uses Garage F ($10/day short-term, $25/day for the cruise duration). Norwegian's Garage B is $35/day for cruise-length parking. Surface Lot E, the open-air option and the only one without a height limit, is $25/day.
Royal Caribbean (Terminal A) requires advance parking reservation through their website — you can't just show up. Other terminals accept drive-up parking but it's first-come, first-served. Debit cards NOT accepted — bring a credit card or cash. Follow signs to your specific terminal number; the port is large and garages are not interchangeable.
Cost Comparison
| Option | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Shuttle Services | Usually included in park & cruise packages ($150-250 total for night + parking + shuttle) | Cruisers who want to bundle hotel + parking + transport |
| Uber/Lyft from Anywhere | Varies by distance: Downtown: $10-15, Airport: $15-25, South Beach: $15-20, Fort Lauderdale: $35-55 | Flexibility and door-to-door service |
| Taxi | MIA to port: ~$30 flat rate. Downtown to port: ~$15-20. | Cruisers who prefer fixed pricing over surge-based rideshare |
| From Miami International Airport (MIA) | Uber/Lyft: $15-25 depending on traffic and surge. Taxi: ~$30 flat rate to port. | Most cruisers flying in |
| Driving & Port Parking | $25-35/day for cruise-length garage parking, depending on terminal | Cruisers driving from Florida or nearby states |
Local Tip
MIA's terminals are spread out, so let your rideshare app route you to your specific concourse's pickup curb rather than assuming one central spot. If you're booking a scheduled cruise-line shuttle instead, confirm its last morning departure when you book. International arrivals should budget 60-90 minutes for immigration and customs before that short ride to the port even starts. Drivers: the Port Boulevard tunnel from I-395 is the toll-free, most direct route onto the port island. If you are flying in from outside the US, sort your entry authorization before you book: most visa-waiver travelers need an approved ESTA, it is not issued at the airport, and without one the airline will not board you. Apply through the official CBP site at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — never a paid intermediary.
Once you arrive, find your terminal:
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