Airports and Cruise Ports

JFK Airport

6. New York, NY (John F. Kennedy International Airport – JFK)

New York Cruise Terminal (Manhattan/Brooklyn)

• Distance: JFK to
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal is about 26-29 miles
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is about 24-27 miles
  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey is about
    32-35 Miles
• Transportation:
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
  • AirTrain to subway/Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near JFK offer convenience for early flights.
  • Numerous hotels in Manhattan or Brooklyn provide easy access to the cruise terminals.

Orlando International Airport – MCO

7. Orlando, FL (Orlando International Airport – MCO)

Port Canaveral

• Distance: MCO to Port Canaveral is about
  45-50 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Rental cars
  • Private shuttles
  • Cruise line transfers
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near MCO are plentiful.
  • Hotels in Cocoa Beach or Cape Canaveral offer close proximity to the port.

8. Las Vegas, NV (Harry Reid International Airport – LAS)

• Las Vegas does not have a cruise port. This airport is mainly for domestic flights.

9. Charlotte, NC (Charlotte/Douglas International Airport – CLT)

• Charlotte does not have a cruise port. This airport is mainly for domestic flights.

Miami Airport MIA

10. Miami, FL (Miami International Airport – MIA)

PortMiami

• Distance: MIA to PortMiami is approximately 8-10 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
  • Public transportation (Metrorail/Metrobus)
  • PortMiami Shuttles.
• Hotels:
  • Numerous hotels near MIA.
  • Downtown Miami and Brickell offer hotels close to the port.

11. Seattle, WA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – SEA)

Seattle Cruise Terminals

• Distance: SEA to Pier 66 (Bell Street Cruise Terminal) is approximately 15-20 miles, and to Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal) is about 18-22 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Light Rail (Link)
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near SEA provide airport convenience.
  • Downtown Seattle hotels offer easy access to the cruise terminals.

12. Newark, NJ (Newark Liberty International Airport – EWR)

New York Cruise Terminals

• Distance: EWR to
  • Manhattan Cruise Terminal is about 15-20 miles
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is about 18-25 miles
  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port is about 8-11 miles
• Transportation:
  • NJ Transit to Penn Station (New York)
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near EWR.
  • Hotels in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

13. San Francisco, CA (San Francisco International Airport – SFO)

Pier 27 (San Francisco Cruise Terminal)

• Distance: SFO to Pier 27 is approximately 15-20 miles.
• Transportation:
  • BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near SFO.
  • Hotels in downtown San Francisco.

14. Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – PHX)

• Phoenix does not have a cruise port. This airport is mainly for domestic flights.

15. Houston, TX (George Bush Intercontinental Airport – IAH)

Port of Galveston

• Distance: IAH to Port of Galveston is approximately 70-80 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Rental cars
  • Private shuttles
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near IAH.
  • Hotels in Galveston.

16. Boston, MA (Logan International Airport – BOS)

Flynn Cruiseport Boston

• Distance: BOS to Flynn Cruiseport Boston is approximately 3-5 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
  • Public transportation (Silver Line)
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near BOS.
  • Downtown Boston hotels.

Fort Lauderdale Airport FLL

17. Fort Lauderdale, FL (Fort Lauderdale Airport FLL)

 Port Everglades is the Cruise Port

• Distance: FLL to Port Everglades is approximately 2-5 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
  • Port Everglades shuttles.
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near FLL.
  • Hotels in Fort Lauderdale near the port.

18. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – MSP)

• Minneapolis-St. Paul does not have a cruise port. This airport is mainly for domestic flights.

New York LaGuardia Airport – LGA

19. New York, NY (LaGuardia Airport – LGA)

New York Cruise Terminals

• Distance: LGA to Manhattan Cruise Terminal is approximately 8-10 miles, and to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal is about 12-15 miles.
• Transportation:
  • Taxis
  • Ride-sharing services
  • Public Transportation (Buses/Subway)
• Hotels:
  • Hotels near LGA.
  • Hotels in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Detroit Airport DTW

20. Detroit, MI (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport – DTW)

• Detroit does not have a major ocean cruise port. There are some river cruises. This airport is mainly for domestic flights.

Pro Tip:

• Always check for real-time traffic conditions and transportation schedules before your travel.
• Book Transportation and hotels in advance, especially during peak travel periods.

By planning ahead and understanding the logistics, you can ensure a smooth and stress-free transition from the airport to your cruise port, setting the stage for an unforgettable vacation.

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