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Service coverage by region
BusBrother Cruise Port Shuttle coverage across Florida and South Carolina. Every city listed has active carriers within 2 hours drive of standard pickup points.
Port Canaveral Coverage
- Orlando to Port Canaveral (45 mi, 55 min)
- Cocoa Beach to Port Canaveral (5 mi, 10 min)
- Melbourne to Port Canaveral (25 mi, 35 min)
- Sanford to Port Canaveral (65 mi, 75 min)
- Kissimmee to Port Canaveral (55 mi, 65 min)
- Daytona to Port Canaveral (65 mi, 75 min)
Port Tampa Bay Coverage
- Tampa to Port Tampa Bay (10 mi, 15 min)
- St. Petersburg to Port Tampa Bay (25 mi, 30 min)
- Clearwater to Port Tampa Bay (25 mi, 35 min)
- Sarasota to Port Tampa Bay (55 mi, 75 min)
- Orlando to Port Tampa Bay (85 mi, 90 min)
Port Everglades Coverage
- Fort Lauderdale to Port Everglades (5 mi, 15 min)
- Hollywood to Port Everglades (10 mi, 20 min)
- Miami to Port Everglades (30 mi, 40 min)
- Boca Raton to Port Everglades (25 mi, 30 min)
- West Palm Beach to Port Everglades (55 mi, 65 min)
Charleston SC Port Coverage
- Charleston hotels to Port of Charleston
- Mount Pleasant to Port of Charleston
- Kiawah Island to Port of Charleston
- Historic District hotels to cruise terminal
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a cruise shuttle near me in Florida?
For any Florida cruise embarkation, submit your details at busbrother.com/book/ with pickup hotel or address, cruise date, sailing time, port name, and passenger count. BusBrother routes to carriers who run that specific port weekly. Round-trip booking is strongly recommended for cruises 5+ days to lock the debarkation-day return coach at booking-day pricing.
How much does an Orlando to Port Canaveral cruise shuttle cost?
A private group shuttle from Orlando to Port Canaveral costs 450 to 1,200 dollars one-way depending on vehicle size. A 14-passenger minibus runs on the lower end, a 55-passenger motorcoach on the higher end. Round-trip (drop Sunday, pickup the following Sunday) runs 850 to 2,200 dollars. Per-seat shared shuttles run about 40 to 55 dollars per person.
Which Florida cruise port is closest to Orlando?
Port Canaveral is closest to Orlando at 45 miles and roughly 55 minutes by charter bus via SR-528. Port Tampa Bay is 85 miles west (about 90 minutes). Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is 215 miles south (about 3 hours 30 minutes). Orlando-based cruise groups almost always sail from Port Canaveral for logistical reasons.
Do you shuttle to the Port of Charleston SC?
Yes. BusBrother SC carriers run cruise shuttles from Charleston hotels, Mount Pleasant, Kiawah Island resorts, and Sullivan's Island addresses to the Port of Charleston cruise terminal. Charleston cruise volume is lower than Florida ports but the local carriers are experienced with cruise-line group operations. Book 30 to 60 days ahead for peak cruise seasons.
Can you time the shuttle to our cruise boarding window?
Yes. Every BusBrother cruise driver monitors your cruise line's boarding window and terminal assignment on the morning of the trip. Standard practice: pickup 4 hours before scheduled cruise departure to cover drive time, terminal check-in (60-90 minutes), boarding, and a 30-minute buffer. Larger groups over 20 passengers get an additional 30-minute buffer for staged terminal arrival.