Palm Beach International Airport to PortMiami Cruise Port Transfer
- Flat rate
- $290
- Distance
- 75 mi
- Duration
- ~85 min
Palm Beach International sits roughly 75 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 85-minute drive.
This is a one-vehicle, one-driver trip for up to 7 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.
Pickup Procedure
At PBI, your chauffeur meets you curbside at the main terminal arrivals area with a name sign, 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.
What's Included
- —Black Chevrolet Suburban — up to 7 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 on request (no charge)
- —Bottled water · phone chargers · English, Español, Русский
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 — we run this route often 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 85-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 $290 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 7 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.