PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation
PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation at Miami International Airport. PortMiami, about 9 miles from the airport
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- Where to board
- North bus station (Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1) or South bus station (Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33)
- Route
- PortMiami, about 9 miles from the airport
- Fares
- Carnival's airport-to-port transfer: from $22.99 per person (Carnival's listing, 29 September 2026)
- Frequency
- Carnival: hourly from MIA between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the cruise
- Details
- The airport lists this as pre-arranged cruise line transportation, so your cruise line sells the seat ahead of time.
- Cruise line counters at MIA, open on demand: Carnival at Concourse F baggage claim, Level 1, and Concourse D, Level 1, near Door 3; Cruiseport Destinations at Concourse G baggage claim, Level 1; Holland America at Concourse F baggage claim, Level 1; Norwegian at Concourse G baggage claim, Level 1, and Concourse D, Level 1, near Door 3; Princess at Concourse F baggage claim, Level 1.
- Carnival's transfer can be bought up to two days before sailing, and your flight must land by 12 p.m. on cruise day. The ride takes about 30 minutes. After collecting bags, go to Terminal D near baggage claim 22 or Terminal J near baggage claim 1, where a representative escorts guests to the pier bus. The operator, Americas Transportation, answers 305-859-9000 on sailing day only.
- Arriving before sailing day: return to Carnival's meeting point near baggage claim 1 or 22 by 11 a.m.
- Other ways to PortMiami, per the airport: taxi or ride-share, public transportation, or the MIA Mover to the Miami Intermodal Center and then the City of Miami Trolley on the Flagami, Little Havana or Coral Way routes.
- Ignore offers of rides from solicitors inside the terminal: soliciting is illegal. Go to the taxi stands at the lower-level curb, where uniformed airport staff help.
- PortMiami has no storage lockers, for security reasons; contact your cruise line about luggage forwarding. Lost and found in the cruise terminals is collected and stored by the cruise lines.
- PortMiami advises passengers to drop off luggage before parking and, if possible, to be dropped off at the terminal.
- PortMiami says taxis serve every cruise terminal on cruise days, and the major ride-hailing services serve the port with designated pick-up and drop-off zones.
- PortMiami lists its terminals by line: AA is MSC Cruises, A is Royal Caribbean, B is Norwegian, C serves several cruise lines, D, E and F are Carnival, V is Virgin Voyages, and J is for small vessels and luxury cruises. Street addresses: AA 2200 N. Cruise Blvd., A 2000 N. Cruise Blvd., B 1761 N. Cruise Blvd., C 1741/1751 N. Cruise Blvd., D 1435 N. Cruise Blvd., E 1265 N. Cruise Blvd., F 1103 N. Cruise Blvd., G 909 N. Cruise Blvd., V 718 W. Cruise Blvd., J 1120 Caribbean Way.
- PortMiami's cruise-day garages are staffed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on non-cruise days call PortMiami Cruise Operations or Port Security at 305-347-4800. Long-term parking (overnight or more) in Garages C, D, F, G and Surface Lot E costs $25 per vehicle per day or fraction of a day.
- PortMiami says most cruise lines offer shuttle service from MIA to the port.
Sources: Miami International Airport, Carnival Cruise Line
Places this service helps you reach
- PortMiami: Downtown Miami, on Dodge Island
Each place has its own page comparing every way there, with first and last departures.
Similar services, compared
What Miami International Airport publishes for the 3 other services of this kind. A longer timetable or boarding description is on the service's own page.
| Service | Where to board | Fare | Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrobus Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express | Miami International Airport Metrorail station (MIA Mover from terminal 3rd level); ground level, drop-off east side, pick-up west side of the station | $2.25 each way | Not stated | Every 30 minutes |
| Metrobus routes 7, 20, 37, 42, 57, 110 (J), 238 East-West Connection, 338 Weekend Express, 297 27th Avenue Orange MAX | MIA Metrorail station, ground level, drop-off east side, pick-up west side | $2.25 | Not stated | Not stated |
| City of Miami Trolley, Flagami route | Miami Intermodal Center / Tri-Rail Drop-off stop, reached by MIA Mover | Free | Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; no Sunday service | Roughly every 15-45 minutes |
Questions about PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation
What does it cost to use PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation from Miami International Airport?
Carnival's airport-to-port transfer: from $22.99 per person (Carnival's listing, 29 September 2026).
Where do you catch PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation at MIA?
North bus station (Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1) or South bus station (Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33).
What are the hours for PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation at MIA?
Carnival: hourly from MIA between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the cruise.
Can you get to PortMiami from MIA by PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation?
PortMiami, Downtown Miami, on Dodge Island, can be reached by PortMiami pre-arranged cruise line transportation.
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