Palm Beach International Airport to PortMiami Cruise Port Transfer
- Flat rate
- $319
- Distance
- 71 mi
- Duration
- ~80 min
Payment reserves your date · 50% deposit if booked over 72 h ahead · free cancellation 24+ h · cancellation policy
Palm Beach International sits roughly 71 miles north of PortMiami, and Port Everglades is sitting right there in between, 40 minutes closer. So why make the drive? Because some sailings only load out of Miami — bigger ships, different itineraries, sometimes the one departure date that actually fits your calendar. If PortMiami is where your ship is, the distance is not a debate, it's a fact you plan around.
The route runs I-95 south through Palm Beach, Broward, and into Miami-Dade, and traffic around the airport interchanges and the I-395/MacArthur Causeway approach to the port can eat 20 unplanned minutes on a bad day. Our driver builds that cushion in before you land, watching your flight and adjusting the pickup window so your embarkation time isn't a source of stress on top of an 80-minute drive.
This is a one-vehicle, one-driver trip for up to 6 passengers and 6 bags — no shuttle transfers, no waiting for a van to fill up at PBI's ground transportation curb. You get picked up, you get to your terminal door, done.
How much is a private car from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to PortMiami?
The flat rate is $319 one way in a black Chevrolet Suburban, for up to 6 passengers and 6 large bags. The drive is about 80 minutes over roughly 71 miles. The rate covers the whole vehicle, with tolls included. Gratuity is optional.
Pickup Procedure
At PBI, your chauffeur meets you curbside at the main terminal arrivals area, or tracks your flight and adjusts timing if you've got bags to collect first. We hold 60 minutes of free wait time from actual landing, so a slow bag carousel or a late flight from a connecting city doesn't put your cruise embarkation at risk — your driver is already watching the board.
Curbside pickup with flight tracking is standard. Meet and greet at baggage claim with a name sign is an optional $199 add-on at checkout.
What's Included
- —Black Chevrolet Suburban — up to 6 passengers, 6 bags
- —Licensed, professionally vetted chauffeur
- —Flight tracking on airport pickups
- —60 min free wait at airports & cruise ports, 15 min elsewhere
- —Child seats from $49 each (infant, toddler, booster)
- —Bottled water · phone chargers · English and Español · Russian booking and phone support
Frequently Asked
Why would I fly into PBI and drive to PortMiami instead of Port Everglades?
Usually because your specific ship or itinerary sails from PortMiami. Port Everglades is closer, but if your cruise line's terminal is in Miami, that's where you're going — this route exists for Palm Beach County residents in exactly that situation.
How much buffer should I build in before a PortMiami embarkation?
We recommend landing at least 3.5 to 4 hours before your ship's boarding cutoff given the 80-minute drive plus port-side check-in and security. Cruise lines typically stop boarding an hour before sailing, and PortMiami terminals get congested on Saturday turnaround days.
What's the fare and does it change with traffic?
This route is a flat $319 regardless of I-95 traffic that day. You won't get a different number because of a backup near the Golden Glades or the port tunnel.
Can the Suburban fit a family of 6 with cruise luggage?
Yes — up to 6 passengers and 6 bags is the stated capacity, which covers most families packing for a week-long sailing. If you're closer to that limit with oversized luggage, mention it when booking so we confirm the fit.
How does payment work?
Payment reserves your date. Book more than 72 hours ahead and a 50% deposit reserves it now; 72 hours before pickup, the balance is charged automatically to the payment method you booked with. Book 72 hours or less ahead and checkout collects the whole fare. There's no card processing fee — that's built into the flat rate — and gratuity is optional.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24+ hours before pickup for a full refund. Inside that window, we retain 25% of the fare; no-shows retain 50% of the fare.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Infant, toddler and booster seats are $49 each for the first two and $99 each after that, charged once per booking. Round trips and multi-leg bookings add 50% per additional leg. Request them when you book so they are installed before pickup.
Can you meet us inside the airport?
Yes. Curbside pickup with flight tracking is standard. Meet and greet is an optional $199 add-on, chosen at checkout and charged once per booking. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with a name sign, helps with bags, and walks you to the vehicle. It needs your flight number.