Ike Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Hi, I am on the Adventure of the Seas leaving from Fort Lauderdale on the 19th August. I will however be arriving from Orlando on the same day. I intend to travel by Uber or Lyft and leave Orlando at about 7am as my check in time is at 11.30am. Is this a good idea as I hear the route to Fort Lauderdale is picturesque. Are there other road trip options other than the ride share options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharla Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Ride share will be quite expensive, and you'll be at the mercy of someone being available and willing to take the drive. Doesn't look like the Brightline train will be ready by then, but there are other trains that might be available. That's what I would do, or rent a car. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 First, I have a hard time believing a 216 mile, 3.25 hour Uber ride would be the most cost effective travel option between Orlando and Ft Lauderdale. Second, with the airline industry's track record these days, it's generally not recommended to fly into your departure city on the same day as your cruise. Flying into a different city on the same day seems like a VERY bad idea. If you have any issues with flight delays, traffic, or even just finding an Uber willing to make that trip, you could end up missing your cruise entirely. If you must fly same day, please research flights into Ft Lauderdale or Miami. Those airports are so much more convenient for cruisers. Sharla, FloatyBoaty and Ryan79 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan79 Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Flying in same day as your cruise AND then having a 3+ hour drive to the port??!! That’s a easy pass for me! That is begging for a missed embarkation. Fly in the day before and save yourself a mild stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 This route is not picturesque… Flat part of Florida, some orange groves and pasture, but nothing special. I would fly into Ft Lauderdale. If you are stuck with Orlando, consider renting a car and driving. If you have any issues on this route, there are areas with minimal resources. We had a flat tire on this route once. Luckily, we changed it like a NASCAR pit crew and got to the port on time. If you have anything serious like engine trouble, it would take awhile for help. CruzOnBye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Ryan79 said: Flying in same day as your cruise AND then having a 3+ hour drive to the port??!! That’s a easy pass for me! That is begging for a missed embarkation. Fly in the day before and save yourself a mild stroke. I'm not convinced they are flying into Orlando. I think they just say they are arriving in Fort Lauderdale from Orlando. I presume they live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 It would be odd for a Floridian living in Central Florida to think tne drive is picturesque. Maybe they will be in the Orlando area for the theme parks and have planned a cruised after that. At any rate the best option maybe be a car rental. Many area residents drive down the day before and pay for a hotel in South Florida. Uber looks to be around $225 off hours, maybe more mid-day. Xaa, PPPJJ-GCVAB and SebagoSue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombia20102018 Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 16 hours ago, Ike said: Hi, I am on the Adventure of the Seas leaving from Fort Lauderdale on the 19th August. I will however be arriving from Orlando on the same day. I intend to travel by Uber or Lyft and leave Orlando at about 7am as my check in time is at 11.30am. Is this a good idea as I hear the route to Fort Lauderdale is picturesque. Are there other road trip options other than the ride share options? There’s a comfortable bus that goes from Downtown Orlando to Fort Lauderdale airport. Back in 2015, it costed $20.00. The ride was about four hours. There’s also a new train ride that goes from Orlando to South Florida. I’m not sure if the price, but probably around a $100. Lastly, if you reserve a rental car ahead of time, you can pick it up in Orlando and drop it off in Fort Lauderdale. I rented a car to do this back in 2017 and costed me $35. Of course the prices are higher now, but I doubt higher than the Uber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 This is a terrible idea, but if you're dead set on it, I definitely recommend pricing out a one-way rental to pick up at MCO Airport and drop off either at FLL Airport or the cruiseport itself. Either way, you're making it way too easy to miss your cruise with this itinerary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzOnBye Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Living in FL my entire life, I wouldn't call it picturesque driving to Port Everglades from Orlando unless you are coming from the deserts of Nevada and tired of sand and cacti. It's very flat, straight, with several drive bys of cows and trees and wondering when the next rest stop is. As others have suggested I would try to fly in to Ft Lauderdale Or Miami, Miami will be more of something "to see" on your way to the port. If you can't, then I would rent a car. I wouldn't want to be in rideshare for 4 hours with a chatty driver, both ways, but that's just me Hope you enjoy your trip regardless!! Once you get to the port, you won't care how you got there. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 It is a more picturesque drive than I have going via Alligator Alley. LOL. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Two options jump out at me. Car rental or Red Coach bus. Car rental is straight forward, but you have to rent the car and have the liability with everything that comes with it. Still, it's more cost effective than an Uber ride at that distance. Red Coach is a "business bus" service that runs through Florida. I've taken it a number of times pre-pandemic and it was fine for what it is. Relatively cheap, and you can sleep or be productive (or both). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 The advantage of Uber or Lyft is that you go direct to the destination and that’s it. No car to pick up/park or drop off. The ride is just shy of horrifically boring IMHO and the thought of voluntarily getting on a bus for this trip is a mistake. I noticed you didn’t mention cost being an issue so do yourself a favor and just order Uber or Lyft and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Matt said: Car rental is straight forward, but you have to rent the car and have the liability with everything that comes with it. Allianz offers $11 per day rental car coverage now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Thanks everyone for your fantastic feedback. I guess I will just have to leave a day earlier to save myself a potential heartache. CruzOnBye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 The flight from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale is only about an hour (or less), so a same day shouldn't be an issue as long as you are arriving early. The Airport and the Port are right next to each other (10-15 min Uber or so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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