Miami International to Fort lauderdale Hotel

[davetheboss5]

Hi everyone, flying into Miami then have an overnight in Fort Lauderdale before joining our ship. Our hotel provides a free shuttle from FLL so I plan taking the Tri Rail train from Mia to FLL then having our hotel shuttle pic us up.

Anyone got any better suggestions? 4 adults + luggage staying on Stirling Road Hollywood

 

Thank you

[JohninDC]

UberXL or a mini-van taxi for about $75+ would be a lot quicker and more convenient.

[brunello22]

Hi everyone, flying into Miami then have an overnight in Fort Lauderdale before joining our ship. Our hotel provides a free shuttle from FLL so I plan taking the Tri Rail train from Mia to FLL then having our hotel shuttle pic us up.

Anyone got any better suggestions? 4 adults + luggage staying on Stirling Road Hollywood

 

Thank you

 

The Tri-Rail does not go directly to FLL airport, but rather to the train station (Griffin Road & I-95) that is approximately 10 minutes from FLL. There is a free Tri-Rail shuttle that runs from the train station to FLL, but you are better off either getting an Uber or taxi from the train station to your hotel, as Stirling Road is only 1 exit south of Griffin Road, no more than 10 minutes, and a very inexpensive Uber or taxi. No need to go to the airport unless you really want that free shuttle.

[VMax1700]

I looked at using TriRail, but decided it was not ideal after a transatlantic flight.

We used Larry's Limos several times. The driver will meet you as you exit the airport terminal and take you to his car. Last year we booked a sedan and they sent us a stretch limo (for 2 of us!) no extra charge! Cost including tip was $87. Not much more than Uber, but reliable and recommended!

 

P.S. remember that the luggage trolleys at MIA are not free! (USD 5 as far as I remember) :(

[BlueHerons]

Tri Rail is long and a PIA and definitely not something I'd want to do with a family and luggage. Especially not at night.

 

Uber or Larry's Limo for sure.

[BNBR]

Just to add my vote. Listen to BlueHerons. I would avoid the Tri Rail.

[Host CJSKIDS]

Another local vote for not using the Tri Rail.

[davetheboss5]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply, will carefully consider my options.

 

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[lovescarborough]

Definitely Larrys Limos. You can access their website from the UK. We usually just send an email and they will give you a price and book your car. It's great to have a driver standing waiting for you after the usual nightmare of Miami airport immigration!

[VMax1700]

Here is the link to Larry's

http://www.larryslimo.com/

you can use the 'chat' facility to get a quote.

Pay the driver in cash when you get there!

[VMax1700]

the usual nightmare of Miami airport immigration!

 

You can always fly through Dublin and pre clear US immigration. :D

[BNBR]

You can always fly through Dublin and pre clear US immigration. :D

 

Or get Global Entry. Last time immigration took me about 1 minute in Miami.