SLJ Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Hi cruisers, I found out our flight into Miami is $200 more per person(x4) than flying into Fort Lauderdale. Is it easy to take a taxi or Uber from Hollywood Airport to Port of Miami and vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Yes, it’s easy....but not necessarily cheap. I think we paid $90 each way the last time we did this. I’m sure there are cheaper alternatives; we took a taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Very easy. We have done this a couple of time over the last two years. Same reason, flights to and from FLL are much cheaper. Uber or Lyft will cost you around $40 one way. Lyft plus for us was around $75. Still worth it when you compare it to what you save in air fare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 If you have lots of time and patience the Tri-Rail train costs $3.75 to go from FLL airport to MIA airport. From there Uber or Lyft is even cheaper to the port. I routinely fly into FLL because it's cheaper. In this live blog I took the Royal transfer from FLL to Port Miami: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/8865-empress-73018-5-nights-inc-cuba/&do=findComment&comment=79116 On this occasion I took the Tri Rail: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11517-south-florida-tri-rail-ft-lauderdale-miami There are other options as well, such as a car or van service. If flights are cheaper they can still save money in the bigger picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLJ Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks everyone! Is there free wifi in FLL Airport? We're from Canada and will not have data plan in the States. Not sure how we can order Uber after we land. So maybe taxi is easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, SLJ said: Thanks everyone! Is there free wifi in FLL Airport? We're from Canada and will not have data plan in the States. Not sure how we can order Uber after we land. So maybe taxi is easier? Yes but the wifi is not great and I doubt it extends outside. Uber/Lyft are really meant to be used with a data connection. @Lovetocruise2002 may have some experience with this as a fellow Canuck. SLJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, SLJ said: Thanks everyone! Is there free wifi in FLL Airport? We're from Canada and will not have data plan in the States. Not sure how we can order Uber after we land. So maybe taxi is easier? There is free wifi but it is unreliable. The ride share waiting area at FLL is between terminals. Once you step outside of the terminal, the wifi goes. We use Telus Easy Roam. I pay a $7 flat rate per 24hr period and use my own data and minutes from my existing monthly plan. This only gets activated when I put my phone into data roaming mode. Perhaps look into a package like this with your carrier. If not then a cab is your best bet. However, I have not had any good experiences with FLL cab drivers. That is why we switched to Lyft in the first place. There is a site called ride guru which allows you to compare fares between all the ride share and cab options. I find that helpful. SLJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Royal charged me $60 for a two way transfer from/to FLL-Port Miami for my cruise on Allure last week. There was no indication that this transfer was even available on my cruise planner, the royal app, or the royal website; I had to call in to request it. Yes, there is free public wifi at FLL. SLJ and Hoski 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLJ Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 @bobroo That's a great option. Thanks! I'll give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnknownAce Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Not advertising for them but, You can get simcards from roammobility for phone and data plans into US for very cheap. I regularly use it for myself and wife while traveling to the states. You can pick up the SIM cards from staples in Canada. SLJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose City Cruiser Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 12 hours ago, SLJ said: We're from Canada and will not have data plan in the States I use Roam Mobility for my US phone/data plan. It's about $5.xx a day. Gives you 500mb data per day purchased, unlimited US/CAN calling/text. I believe they use mostly T-Mobile network. You can purchase the SIM card at Petro Canada. Your cellphone must be unlocked. My personal phone is dual-SIM so it's very convenient to just switch from my carrier to Roam Mobility. SLJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLJ Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 @Rose City Cruiser and @UnknownAce Thank you! I will surely look into that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradercj Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I am using SAS Transportation for my June cruise. I have 6 of us and we are flying in the night before. $10 each person each way if paid by paypal was the special a couple of weeks ago, not sure if they are still doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLJ Posted April 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 @tradercj This is actually what I want to look for as we'll have 14 people and will be staying at a hotel the night before. Thanks a bunch :) tradercj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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