At 42 miles from Port Canaveral, Florida, Orlando International Airport (orlandoairports.net) is the arrival airport for many passengers making their way to the cruise ships in the port. Besides cruise passengers, Port Canaveral is also home to beaches, boating and fishing areas, restaurants and even campgrounds. If you prefer a beach-side holiday to a city vacation in Orlando, you can find a variety of ways to reach the port from the airport. You can use one of the many options, but the best for you depends on whether price, speed, convenience or privacy is your most important determining factor.