[Goldenrule480]

Does anybody know the best way or alternatives to get from TV to the port of Miami for a cruise? There are three of us, and I certainly can drive, but was looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

[Babubhat]

Driving will be least expensive for 3 rt. Can hop a short flight. Tour cruise bus companies like Yankee trails may offer a option

[Stu from NYC]

Been driving to port Everglades and Miami another 30 miles or so further.

Since I want some leeway in case of auto trouble get there a day early and stay at hotel.

For next trip considering Yankee trails but what happens if bus breaks down on way to port and you miss the ship?

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Been driving to port Everglades and Miami another 30 miles or so further.

Since I want some leeway in case of auto trouble get there a day early and stay at hotel.

For next trip considering Yankee trails but what happens if bus breaks down on way to port and you miss the ship?

What happens if your car breaks down and you miss the ship?
What happens if you're in a car accident and you miss the ship?

[smurphy]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

What happens if your car breaks down and you miss the ship?
What happens if you're in a car accident and you miss the ship?

This is why it's a good idea to get Travel Insurance. Also, you don't want to buy it from the cruise line. They usually only cover transportation that they provide. Not car/bus breakdown or airlines that the cruse company did not arrange.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

What happens if your car breaks down and you miss the ship?
What happens if you're in a car accident and you miss the ship?

That is why we always leave a day early if driving ourselves.

[JEM0715]

Yankee Trails or Cruise Express

[tuccillo]

There are at least 2 options other than driving your own car:

1) One-way car rental. About $100 each way, plus gas and Florida turnpike tolls. A couple of the rental car companies have drop-off sites near the Port of Miami with shuttles. Pickup and drop off either in The Villages or Leesburg.
2) Take a bus such as Yankee Trails. $100 roundtrip per person. There are a couple of pickup spots around The Villages.

Originally Posted by Goldenrule480

Does anybody know the best way or alternatives to get from TV to the port of Miami for a cruise? There are three of us, and I certainly can drive, but was looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

[pattivan48]

Last week we tried Cruise Express 218-286-2400 and we loved it. You can leave your car for free in their parking lot which is in Lady Lake by thr Lowes or they have two other pick up spots but you can't leave your car. The cost is $100 pp around trip. They drop off in FT Lauderdale first then Miami . We will use them again.

[CSB1228]

Originally Posted by tuccillo

There are at least 2 options other than driving yourself:

1) One-way car rental. About $100 each way, plus gas and Florida turnpike tolls. A couple of the rental car companies have drop-off sites near the Port of Miami with shuttles. Pickup and drop off either in The Villages or Leesburg.
2) Take a bus such as Yankee Trails. $100 roundtrip per person. There are a couple of pickup spots around The Villages.

We just went on a cruise and used the Cruise Express bus from Yankee Trails. They pick up at Bealls on 441 and you can leave your car parked there.

[WingedFoot78]

What happens if the ship hits an iceberg leaving Miami? Maybe you should reconsider going on trip.

[PugMom]

Amtrak?

[BettyInFL]

Originally Posted by Goldenrule480

Does anybody know the best way or alternatives to get from TV to the port of Miami for a cruise? There are three of us, and I certainly can drive, but was looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

4 of us are taking their bus to Miami in January. Takes you to cruise dock.

$100 round trip

[coleprice]

Originally Posted by BettyInFL

4 of us are taking their bus to Miami in January. Takes you to cruise dock.

$100 round trip

Yankee Trails' Phone Number: 800-822-2400; or 352-633-4643 x212

[LucyP]

Yankee Trails . They do stops pickup others otherwise relaxing. Take right to ship and pickup. Only problem had two ladies missing and we waited at port until came to bus. Confusing locating bus. Only $90 round trip. Off 441 by Bealls and Lowes located.