Fort Lauderdale's cruise terminal is easily accessible via taxis, shuttles, and rideshare services from airports and hotels. The city's efficient public transportation system, including the Sun Trolley and Broward County Transit, provides convenient connections to popular attractions, shopping districts, and beautiful beaches.
Cab rides from FLL will to the port will cost from $10 and $15. From downtown Fort Lauderdale, it will cost about $18. Uber, Lyft and Zoom-Ride are licensed to operate in the port.
- Yellow Cab
There are a few rail options to get to Port Everglades:
Tri-Rail operates from Miami-Dade County in the south to Palm Beach County in the north and services Fort Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport and Palm Beach Airport. The closest Tri-Rail to Port Everglades is at 500 Gulf Stream Way, approximately 6.6 miles from port (at FLL).
Brightline offers express service from Orlando (beginning Sept. 2023) through Miami, including Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The closest Brightline station is at 101 NW 2nd Ave, approximately 7.8 miles from port.
How do you get from Miami International Airport to Port Everglades?
A common question is "My flight doesn't leave until late, so what do I do after I leave the ship?"
Continue your vacation with a day pass at a beach resort with ResortPass! Choose from hotels like the Bahia Mar or Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach resort, each with great amenities and upgrades like private cabanas, day Beds, or use of a hotel room. Click here to see what each resort offers!
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Another great option is a post-cruise shore excursion like a the Post-Cruise Shopping Trip to Sawgrass Mills. This large outlet shopping mall has more than 350 stores and is a great way to kill time, even if you're not a shopper. There are dining options for every taste, a family entertainment center with arcade games and simulators, or take in a movie at the Regal Cinemas and Imax. Feel secure knowing that your luggage is safe with your shuttle driver. You'll be picked up at the cruise port, and dropped off at the airport after your day at the mall is done.