Cruise ships docked at PortMiami with the Miami skyline

South Beach → PortMiami

South Beach to PortMiami Transfers

15–25 min Drive~5–6 mi Distance$113 all-in FromDoor Pickup

South Beach is one of the closest places to stay before a cruise: 15–25 minutes to PortMiami over the MacArthur Causeway and through the PortMiami Tunnel. A private transfer costs $113 for an executive sedan and $148 for a Chevy Suburban, per vehicle and all-inclusive.

South Beach to PortMiami at a glance

Distance~5–6 miles
Typical drive15–25 min
RouteMacArthur Causeway + PortMiami Tunnel
PickupHotel entrance or loading zone
PriceFrom $113 all-in

South Beach to PortMiami prices

South Beach → PortMiami. Total per private vehicle, one-way. Miami hotel zone rate — the same for Downtown, Brickell and Miami Beach hotels.
VehiclePassengersLuggageAll-inclusive price
Executive SedanUp to 2 passengers2 large + 2 carry-on$113
Private Large Van3–6 passengers6 large + 3 carry-on$133
Chevy SuburbanUp to 4 passengers4 large + 2 carry-on$148
Cadillac EscaladeUp to 4 passengers4 large + 2 carry-on$168
Private XXL Van5–10 passengers8 large + 4 carry-on$182
Mercedes Sprinter5–12 passengers12 large + 6 carry-on$203
Limo Sprinter5–14 passengers14 large + 6 carry-on$352
17-Passenger SprinterUp to 17 passengers20 large + 20 carry-onQuote on request
19-Passenger SprinterUp to 19 passengers20 large + 20 carry-onQuote on request
Deluxe Minibus (28)Up to 28 passengers27 large + 20 carry-onQuote on request
Deluxe Minibus (37)Up to 37 passengers37 large + 20 carry-onQuote on request
Motor CoachUp to 56 passengers50 large + 25 carry-onQuote on request

Vehicles above 14 seats are quoted on request for hotel pickups. Published prices include gratuity, tolls and fees.

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The short way to the ships

You can see the cruise ships from the MacArthur Causeway. From South Beach we take the causeway west to Watson Island and the PortMiami Tunnel, which runs under the shipping channel straight onto Dodge Island — no downtown streets, no Port Boulevard bridge queue. On a clear morning that is 15 minutes door to terminal.

Picking up in the Art Deco District

  • Ocean Drive: large parts are pedestrian-only or restricted to traffic at times, so many Ocean Drive hotels use a side-street or Collins Avenue entrance for vehicles. We confirm the exact loading point with you.
  • Collins and Washington Avenues: your chauffeur stages at the hotel's loading zone or valet lane.
  • South of Fifth: condo towers with gated drives — share the building name and gate details.
  • Vacation rentals: pickup at your address; if the street is narrow or one-way we'll text the nearest legal stopping point.

When to leave South Beach

Your terminal check-in timeRecommended pickup from South Beach
11:00 AM10:15 AM
12:00 PM11:15 AM
1:00 PM12:15 PM
2:00 PM1:15 PM

Most cruise lines give each guest a check-in (arrival) time during online check-in, and ask everyone to be aboard 60–90 minutes before sailing. These pickup times allow for a cruise-morning drive plus a 20-minute buffer for luggage drop and terminal queues.

The causeway is short but it is the only direct link, so a single breakdown or a heavy event weekend changes the picture. We build the buffer in.

Coming back to South Beach after your cruise

Staying on? We run PortMiami back to South Beach at the same price. Hotels usually check in from mid-afternoon, so ask yours to hold luggage — see PortMiami to Miami hotels.

Drop-off at every terminal

TerminalTypical cruise lines (2026)Notes
Terminal AAMSC CruisesMSC's terminal (AA/AAA), opened 2025
Terminal ARoyal Caribbean; Celebrity on some sailingsRoyal Caribbean's "Crown of Miami", opened 2018
Terminal BNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian's "Pearl of Miami", opened 2021
Terminal CNorwegian and other lines by sailingShared terminal next to B
Terminal DCarnival and visiting linesPaired with Terminal E
Terminal ECarnival and visiting linesPaired with Terminal D
Terminal FCarnival Cruise LineCarnival's main Miami terminal
Terminal GRoyal Caribbean, Celebrity and visiting lines by sailingOlder, smaller-capacity terminal
Terminal JLuxury and small-ship lines (e.g. Oceania, Regent Seven Seas)Boutique terminal for smaller ships
Terminal VVirgin VoyagesVirgin's dedicated terminal

Cruise lines move ships between terminals, and one ship can use different terminals on different dates. Your terminal is printed on your boarding pass and in your cruise line's app; give us the letter when you book and we drop you at that door.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from South Beach to PortMiami?

$113 for an executive sedan, $148 for a Chevy Suburban, $133 for a Private Large Van (up to 6) and $352 for a 14-seat Limo Sprinter, all-inclusive.

How long does it take to get from South Beach to the cruise port?

15–25 minutes via the MacArthur Causeway and the PortMiami Tunnel.

Can you pick up on Ocean Drive?

Yes, at the hotel's vehicle entrance; parts of Ocean Drive are closed to traffic, so we confirm the loading point with you.

Is it worth booking a private transfer for such a short ride?

For two people with light bags, a taxi or rideshare is fine. With cruise luggage, kids or a fixed check-in time, a pre-booked vehicle removes the guesswork.

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Private PortMiami transfers since 2004 — flight tracked, gratuity included, every terminal. Reserve in about two minutes.

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