Port of Miami Shuttle Transportation Services Guide

Known as "Cruise Capital of the World" and "Cargo Gateway of the Americas", Port of Miami has contributed a lot to the local, state and even the national economies. Each year, over 4 million passengers travel through the Port and more than 6 million tons of cargo is transited. It is estimated that there are at least 20 shipping lines to and from over 100 countries and 250 ports throughout the world. What's more, Port of Miami was recognized recently as one of the most secure ports in Florida.

Besides as the largest container port in Florida and the 9th in the whole nation, Port of Miami also prides in its ultramodern and distinguished cruise vessels and lines. There are seven cruise terminals within the port and eight options cruise tours, serving the passengers of all budgets. In addition, ground transportation to and from the port are also very convenient, for there are numerous ground transportation companies doing business at the port.

Ground Transportation Company Directory

http://seaport.miamidade.gov/gtcompanydir/index.aspx

This article will offer passengers an overall introduction on the shuttle transportation at Port of Miami, as well as a brief guide on taxi and rental car services.

As for shuttle services, there are two companies worth recommendation here, Super Shuttle and Go Airport Shuttle. Both of them are sophisticated at dealing airport shuttle transportation. You can choose the service between Fort Lauderdale Areas/Airport and Greater Miami, both one way and round trip are available. For detailed rates and stops, you can check on their websites.

Super Shuttle

http://www.supershuttle.com/

Go Airport Shuttle

http://goairportshuttle.com/

If you need a private shuttle tour to and from the port, the Miami Beach is available. Whether you are travel alone or on a group tour, this company will definitely meet you needs. As for the rates, if your departure is from Miami Airport, they are $96 for one to 6 persons, $138 for 7 to 11 persons, and $162 for 12 to 14 persons. If you set out from Fort Lauderdale Airport, the shuttle fees are $114 for 1 to 6 people, $156 for 7 to 11 people and $180 for 12 to 14 people. It is worth noting that the rates above apply to per trip, not per person.

Miami Beach

http://www.miamibeach411.com/

Please note that when it comes to hotel shuttles, you need to consult your hotel in advance, including the rates, schedules, specific regulations and etc.

In fact, besides shuttle service, there are a number of options to send you to the port. Here is a collection of Port of Miami taxi and rental cars information.

- Taxicabs scatter at each cruise terminal of Port of Miami, and the tour between the Port and Miami International Airport is $24 flat rate. For the estimated taxicab fares from the Port to major attractions and shopping sites, please click:

Estimated Taxicab Fares

http://www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/taxi_fares.asp

- Four car rental agencies are allowed to do business at the Port, offering courtesy shuttle services to a number of locations off Port of Miami. These four companies are respectively Dollar Rent-A-Car, Thrifty Car Rental, Hertz Corp, Alamo Rent a Car. You are suggested to contact each of them for the updated rates and shuttle schedules.

Dollar Rent-A-Car

http://www.dollar.com/

Thrifty Car Rental

http://www.thrifty.com/index.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Hertz Corp

http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation/gaq/index.jsp?targetPage=reservationOnHomepage.jsp

Alamo Rent a Car

http://www.alamo.com/

By the way, if you are on a self-driving tour to the Port, you can find the best driving direction on the homepage, as well as map and parking guide.

Directions and Parking

http://www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/directions_parking.asp