Airport-to-Port Transfers, by Port
Some cruise ports sit minutes from the airport; others are an hour or more away, which changes whether a rideshare, a shared shuttle, a private car, or a rental makes the most sense. This is the nearest airport and the realistic options for each port.
| Port | Nearest airport | Distance | Transfer modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Canaveral | MLB — Melbourne Orlando International Airport | ~25 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental |
| PortMiami | MIA — Miami International Airport | ~7 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental |
| Port Everglades | FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport | ~1.8 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental |
| Port of Galveston | HOU — William P. Hobby Airport | ~42 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental |
| Port of Seattle | SEA — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | ~14 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| Los Angeles / Long Beach Cruise Ports | LGB — Long Beach Airport | ~11 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| Port of San Diego | SAN — San Diego International Airport | ~2.5 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| Port of New Orleans | MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | ~15 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| Port Tampa Bay | TPA — Tampa International Airport | ~9 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| New York / New Jersey Cruise Ports | EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport | ~10 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
| Port of Baltimore | BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | ~11 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental |
| Flynn Cruiseport Boston | BOS — Boston Logan International Airport | ~3 mi | rideshare, private car, shuttle, rental, transit |
Transfer times are practical estimates, never guarantees, and fares change with demand. Open a port's transfer guide for timing and luggage detail, and confirm current pricing with the operator before you travel. Whichever option you pick, avoid same-day flights before a cruise where you can.