Private Florida Keys transportation
Miami Cruise Port to Key West Private Transfer
Continue your vacation with a private ride from PortMiami to Key West. Your SUV or van takes your group and luggage directly to your hotel, residence, or marina, with one-way base rates from $600 per vehicle.
Route at a glance
Private Transportation from Miami Cruise Port to Key West
Reserve a private ride from PortMiami to Key West. We also offer the reverse transfer to Miami cruise port. Book each direction separately for your travel dates.
Cruise portPortMiami cruise terminals
Service areaKey West, Stock Island, hotels, residences, marinas, and confirmed eligible addresses
Your private vehicleSUVs and vans for your passengers and cruise luggage
About this route
Private transportation from Port of Miami to Key West
Trade the cruise terminal for the Florida Keys with a vehicle reserved for your own party. Golden Ride Miami provides direct ground transportation from PortMiami to the Key West address in your reservation. You keep your group together for the full journey along the Overseas Highway.
This service is a private one-way transfer, suited to travelers staying in Key West after a cruise or meeting friends at a hotel, residence, or marina. Give your exact destination, preferred departure time, and complete luggage count so the vehicle can be selected for a comfortable long-distance ride.
Arrange the journey before you sail
- Send the ship name, disembarkation date, and exact Key West or Stock Island address.
- Allow for a multi-hour drive and changing traffic or weather along the Overseas Highway.
- Request any additional stops before booking so we can review the itinerary and price.
Travel with Golden Ride Miami
Private transportation that fits your cruise plans.
Hotel, home, and marina drop-off
SUV and passenger van fares
Key West to PortMiami available
Key West to Miami cruise port transportation
If your vacation begins in Key West and continues with a cruise from Miami, book the reverse transfer to PortMiami. Enter the hotel, residence, or marina where you will meet your driver, plus the ship name and your cruise check-in details.
Plan this longer drive with a generous margin before embarkation. Highway incidents, weather, and busy travel periods can affect the journey. Discuss timing with our team before choosing a same-day connection to your cruise.
Key West SUV and van transfer rates
The one-way base rate is $600 for an SUV XL up to 5 passengers, $800 for a van up to 9, and $1,000 for a van up to 14. The rate covers your private vehicle for the direct journey. Card processing and applicable extras are shown before online payment.
Declare cruise suitcases, carry-ons, strollers, coolers, or other large items. For a stop in another Florida Keys destination or a different final address, request a quote before booking. A return to PortMiami is a separate one-way service; sightseeing and admission tickets are outside this transfer.
Private Cruise Transfers for Families and Older Travelers
Travel together with your luggage
A direct private ride keeps children, parents and older relatives together. Request child seats in advance and tell us about folding wheelchairs, strollers and boarding needs so we can confirm a suitable vehicle. For Orlando and Key West trips, discuss rest stops before booking; extra stops are quoted separately.
Bilingual drivers and well-kept vehicles
Our English- and Spanish-speaking drivers provide courteous communication and coordinated pickups. We keep vehicles mechanically maintained, clean and carefully presented inside and out. Share your ship and flight details so we can plan your pickup and monitor arriving flights when the journey starts at an airport.
Your ride, explained
What's included in your private cruise transfer?
Know what you are booking, how payment works, and what to expect on the day. Your SUV or van is reserved for your own passengers and their luggage.
Included in the transfer price
- A private vehicle and an English- and Spanish-speaking driver.
- One direct transfer to or from your PortMiami cruise terminal.
- Taxes, fuel, and regular road tolls.
- Your declared luggage, within the selected vehicle's capacity.
- The first child seat or booster, when requested in advance and confirmed, subject to availability.
Extras and items not included
Driver gratuities, private parking, food, and drinks are not included. An additional stop or address is an additional transfer and is charged separately. Waiting beyond 15 minutes at that stop costs extra.
The first child seat or booster is included on request, subject to availability; each additional seat is $20. Optional airport Meet & Greet costs $80 and requires advance confirmation; it is not included in the standard transfer. Night service adds $30 from 9:00 PM to before 7:00 AM, Miami time.
Payment methods and reservation options
Pay by card through secure online checkout. Choose a 50% deposit or full payment. The full remaining reservation balance is due at the first service, in cash or by card; card payments carry a 4% fee. The booking form shows your transfer price, applicable extras, and the 4% card-processing fee before you pay.
Eligible bookings more than 24 hours before pickup are confirmed after payment, with a voucher sent by email. For pickups within 24 hours, contact us by WhatsApp or email to arrange the service before payment.
Prefer to reserve with an agent? Arrange a 50% deposit and pay the full remaining reservation balance in cash or by card at the first service, after availability is confirmed. Agent-assisted payments accept Zelle without a surcharge, or a card payment link, Venmo, or Wise with a 4% processing fee. Request payment instructions from our team.
Declare special items before booking so we can confirm vehicle capacity and any handling requirements before payment. For a custom route or another request needing review, contact our team for a written quote before payment.
Pickup, waiting time, and changes
After your cruise, collect your luggage and contact your driver when your full group is ready. Confirm the designated shuttles/buses pickup area by message. Your driver approaches once your group is ready and the meeting point is agreed. Read our Miami cruise port pickup guide before you travel.
Courtesy waiting includes 1 hour at PortMiami and 15 minutes at hotels or residences, from your scheduled pickup. Airport pickups include 1 hour after landing for domestic flights or 2 hours for international flights.
After courtesy waiting, each started 30-minute block costs $50 for SUV XL, $60 for a van for up to 9 passengers or $70 for a van for up to 14 passengers, payable when boarding. Additional waiting is limited to 3 hours and subject to availability. SUV and van cancellations at least 48 hours before pickup receive a full refund. See the complete booking and cancellation terms.
Frequently asked questions
PortMiami to Key West: your questions answered.
How much is a private transfer from Miami cruise port to Key West?
One-way base rates are $600 for an SUV XL, $800 for a van up to 9 passengers, or $1,000 for a van up to 14. The price is per vehicle. Applicable extras and a 4% card fee are added before checkout.
Is this the shared Key West day trip?
This service is private transportation between PortMiami and Key West for your own passengers. It does not include a scheduled shared bus, sightseeing program, attraction tickets, or a same-day return.
Can you take us from Key West to our Miami cruise?
Yes. Select the direction to PortMiami and provide your exact Key West pickup address and cruise details. Plan a generous time margin for the long drive.
Can you drop us off at a marina or on Stock Island?
Enter the complete property or marina address to verify coverage and pricing. Include access instructions and any unusually large bags or equipment.
Are sightseeing stops included in the fare?
The base rate is for a direct transfer. Request stops in advance so the route, timing, and any additional charge can be agreed before confirmation.
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More ways we can help with your trip
If your Florida vacation includes time in Miami before the Keys, ask about hotel transfers, group activities and a private driver by the hour. We can quote journeys that do not start or finish at PortMiami.
Ask our team to plan your other rides, or explore our private transfer options.
Book your PortMiami to Key West transfer.
Choose your pickup, see the full price, and reserve your private SUV or van online.