millacon Posted September 26, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2021 My friend and I are cruising out of Miami in a couple of weeks and wondered how easy or difficult it would be to get transportation from the cruise port back to the airport. Is rideshare or a taxi an option? I know there are shuttle services but sometimes you have to wait for a group of people to get there same with Carnival shuttles. What is the easiest and least expensive option? I have found a plethora of information about getting TO the port but coming from the port is not really discussed. I would *think* if a taxi is dropping someone off they would be okay picking someone up at the same time but I know some localities do not allow it. I was also concerned about attempting a ride share with all the traffic coming in and out. Ideas/suggestions? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80sGal Posted September 26, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Just cruised in August. There were plenty of taxis lined up and waiting. It's a flat fee to MIA. 17 dollars, I believe. We were off the ship, found a taxi and at the airport in very quick succession. No need to pre-plan based on our recent experience. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted September 27, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I just got off the Horizon today and we took an Uber to MIA. It was around $22 before tip. I did the Uber Comfort to ensure we got a vehicle that would fit all our luggage…UberX was a little cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highcorral25 Posted September 27, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2021 My last cruise was Feb 2020 and this is experience from Miami Seaport to FLL (MIA would be similar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted September 27, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2021 13 hours ago, 80sGal said: Just cruised in August. There were plenty of taxis lined up and waiting. It's a flat fee to MIA. 17 dollars, I believe. We were off the ship, found a taxi and at the airport in very quick succession. No need to pre-plan based on our recent experience. Last time I checked the flat fee for a cab between POM and MIA was $28+tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80sGal Posted September 27, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2021 9 hours ago, JohninDC said: Last time I checked the flat fee for a cab between POM and MIA was $28+tip It was organized into Alphabetical zones. Maybe 17 got us to the hotel when we landed the day prior. But even at 28, that'd be cheaper than the Carnival shuttle per person transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamesacruisin Posted September 30, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2021 The times listed under shore excursions for our cruise for a Carnival Shuttle from the Port to MIA are 8-9, 8:30-9:30, 9-10, and 9:30-10:30. Does that mean they allow an hour to board the shuttle, but won't actually take off until the latter time? How long does it take to get over to the airport on a Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 30, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Flat rate cab to MIA is $27. Click the link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamesacruisin Posted September 30, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Are there taxi vans or Ubers that hold 6 people and all their luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 30, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, pamesacruisin said: Are there taxi vans or Ubers that hold 6 people and all their luggage? Just a stab, I'd say no; not a standard taxi or Uber. You might have to order an Uber Black SUV or a taxi that is a mini van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted October 7, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 5:35 PM, pamesacruisin said: Are there taxi vans or Ubers that hold 6 people and all their luggage? 6 passengers plus the driver will fill a mini-van, but leave almost no room for luggage. Best bet is to split into two cabs or Ubers for the trip to the airport - you may need one vehicle to be a van-taxi or UberXL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayuil Posted October 12, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Back in 2019, I know that car rental companies (at least National and Enterprise) at the MIA airport run free shuttle between Airport and port for customer returning or starting reservation. The driver asked for proof of reservation before letting you board. Do you know if they are still running those? Pandemic has introduced lot of chagnes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp traveler Posted October 26, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 9/26/2021 at 8:17 PM, redsox1584 said: I just got off the Horizon today and we took an Uber to MIA. It was around $22 before tip. I did the Uber Comfort to ensure we got a vehicle that would fit all our luggage…UberX was a little cheaper. How early were you able to get off the ship? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted October 26, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, bp traveler said: How early were you able to get off the ship? Thanks We were off the ship by 7:45 and in an Uber to MIA by 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamesacruisin Posted October 26, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 26, 2021 49 minutes ago, redsox1584 said: We were off the ship by 7:45 and in an Uber to MIA by 8 How was the process getting off the ship? I'm just wondering how much time we need to allow from getting in the line to disembark, to walking out of the terminal? I remember in the past it took forever to go through customs etc. We'll be on a Thanksgiving cruise so I assume it will be more crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox1584 Posted October 26, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, pamesacruisin said: How was the process getting off the ship? I'm just wondering how much time we need to allow from getting in the line to disembark, to walking out of the terminal? I remember in the past it took forever to go through customs etc. We'll be on a Thanksgiving cruise so I assume it will be more crowded. see my post in the link below…debarkation was very easy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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