How to get to Miami from FLL

[bdub]

Need a little help please... 3 of us arriving to FLL on Saturday for a Sunday cruise... we will be staying 1 night in Miami... what is the most economical way to get to Miami and then the port on Sunday?... Taxi, rental or other? thanks for the advice in advance!

[Bequia]

By far the most economical way would be a car rental. Its an ez drive, especially on the weekend. Car rentals are simple to pick-up at FLL and just as simple to drop off at MIA with no drop off charges. Try to find a rental company that has a shuttle from MIA to the port.;)

[Bequia]

Try Thrifty or Alamo, I believe they have shuttles to the port from MIA.

[johnfromjax]

Another alternative is Tri Rail. You can pick it up near FLL and it takes you to Miami for under $4 I think.

[TrentS]

Yes, Tri-Rail is cheap, but it's a major pain, especially with luggage! You'll need to take a bus or cab from FLL to the train station, then when you get to the station in Miami you'd have to take a long somewhat expensive cab ride, or take MetroRail through some of the nastiest neighborhoods in Miami!!! I do NOT recommend anyone do that unless you don't care if you lose your luggage, or your life. It's simply NOT a safe option for tourists!

 

If you didn't want to rent a car, then the next cheapest SAFE option in most cases is Tri-County/Airport Express' shared van service... http://www.floridalimo.com/

[bdub]

I appreciate all the info...

[Bequia]

Another alternative is Tri Rail. You can pick it up near FLL and it takes you to Miami for under $4 I think.

 

It's not tourist friendly at all....heck, it's not even local friendly. :o

[monicajay]

In March of 2004, I rented from Thrifty in Fll and returned 24 hours latter at Mia airport. Then I took their free shuttle to the port. Including all taxes and charges ( I declined insurance, I have it) it cost me 74.00 for a convertible. This was for my DH, myself and two kids. It was cheap and we had a blast coming from snow country to enjoy the top down. Luggage is tight in a convertible and the kids had to put a big suitcase between them in the back seat but it was worth it. Have booked the same thing for this March.

:)