How to get from the airport to your Disney cruise — 6 options compared
Fast and cost-effective for same-day arrivals. At $11/person for 4 people, this scales well. Time matters when catching a cruise.
Total Cost
$180
4 people
Travel Time
27 min
Per Person
$45
Prices are estimates. Always book in advance and confirm timing with the port. Surge pricing may apply to rideshare services on peak cruise days.
EWR
Newark Liberty International
15 miles away
LGA
LaGuardia
25 miles away
JFK
John F. Kennedy International
30 miles away
| Type | Cost Range | Travel Time | Best For | Our Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Ground Transfer | $39 | 45 min | Visitors unfamiliar with NYC area | Reasonable for the NYC experience premium, but Uber might beat it time-wise if you avoid rush hour. |
| Uber/Lyft | $25–$45 | 27 min | Most travelers - best balance of price and time | Book off-peak if possible to avoid surge. Fastest and cheapest option for NYC transfers. |
| Rental Car | $50–$90 | 27 min | Travelers spending time in NYC before/after cruise | Only rent if you're doing NYC activities. Driving yourself adds stress; use Uber instead. |
| Personal Car | $0 | 45 min | NYC metro residents only | Only if you live 30 minutes away. Port parking costs defeat any savings for most travelers. |
| Hotel Shuttle | $0–$15 | 15 min | Guests staying at select NYC hotels with shuttle | If your hotel offers it, great. If not, don't seek a shuttle-only hotel; Uber is faster anyway. |
| Taxi | $50–$80 | 27 min | Travelers uncomfortable with rideshare apps | Taxi works but costs more than Uber. Embrace the app; it's worth the savings in NYC. |
Direct coach service arranged by Disney
Cost Range
$39–$39
Travel Time
45 min
Best For
Visitors unfamiliar with NYC area
Reasonable for the NYC experience premium, but Uber might beat it time-wise if you avoid rush hour.
App-based rideshare service
Cost Range
$25–$45
Travel Time
27 min
Best For
Most travelers - best balance of price and time
Book off-peak if possible to avoid surge. Fastest and cheapest option for NYC transfers.
Rent a vehicle for flexibility
Cost Range
$50–$90
Travel Time
27 min
Best For
Travelers spending time in NYC before/after cruise
Only rent if you're doing NYC activities. Driving yourself adds stress; use Uber instead.
Drive your own vehicle
Cost Range
$0–$0
Travel Time
45 min
Best For
NYC metro residents only
Only if you live 30 minutes away. Port parking costs defeat any savings for most travelers.
Included with select hotel stays
Cost Range
$0–$15
Travel Time
15 min
Best For
Guests staying at select NYC hotels with shuttle
If your hotel offers it, great. If not, don't seek a shuttle-only hotel; Uber is faster anyway.
Traditional taxi service
Cost Range
$50–$80
Travel Time
27 min
Best For
Travelers uncomfortable with rideshare apps
Taxi works but costs more than Uber. Embrace the app; it's worth the savings in NYC.
Important Disclaimers