A private black SUV covers the 7.2 miles (11.6 km) from MIA Airport to Downtown Miami in about 20–23 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. We run door-to-door private transfers to or from MIA Airport and Downtown Miami for solo travelers, families, and groups of up to 14 passengers.
Each rate below covers the entire vehicle and the complete ride — choose the size that fits your group:
Reserve a private vehicle before you fly — that is the most direct way to cover this route. You pick the vehicle class that fits your group, send us your flight details and downtown address, and the car is assigned to your booking before your plane ever leaves its origin city. After landing, you clear baggage claim, walk out of Arrivals, and get in; the driver loads the bags and takes you to the exact address you gave us — a hotel entrance, a condo lobby, an office tower. There is nothing to figure out at the airport itself: no counters, no transit maps, no lines. The same booking can also start downtown and end at the airport — the route works identically in reverse.
Curbside, right outside the Arrivals doors nearest your baggage claim. The included pickup is curbside: when you exit with your bags, the vehicle is at the curb and ready to load. If you would rather be met inside the terminal with a name sign, an in-terminal meet-and-greet is available as an optional paid add-on — request it when you book.
Plan on 20 to 23 minutes door to door. The route runs eastbound on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), which feeds directly into the downtown street grid, so the drive is short, simple, and hard to get wrong. Midday, evening, and weekend trips sit at the low end of that range; weekday commute hours push toward the high end. Because the distance is so short, this is one of the most predictable airport runs in Miami — the gap between a good traffic day and a bad one is a matter of minutes, not hours, and your driver adjusts the departure from the curb to whatever the road is doing that day.
Not really — peak traffic adds roughly three minutes compared with an off-peak run. Weekday mornings and late afternoons are the slowest windows, while flights landing midday, at night, or on weekends see the lightest roads. Either way, the trip stays well under half an hour.
Four things define this service. The fare is locked when you reserve — the number you confirm is the number you pay, regardless of traffic, weather, or demand on arrival day. Your driver is bilingual, working in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which matters in a city where building names, hotel lobbies, and street directions switch between languages mid-sentence. The vehicle carries your group and nobody else — no strangers, no added stops, no detours built around someone else’s itinerary. And every reservation runs through one direct WhatsApp thread, so questions, schedule changes, and arrival-day coordination go straight to a person who already knows your booking, not to a call center reading it for the first time.
Downtown Miami is the city’s civic and commercial core — a dense, walkable district of office towers, waterfront parks, museums, and an arena, all pressed up against Biscayne Bay. It works as a base for business travelers, cruise passengers spending a night before sailing, and visitors who want city energy rather than beach quiet. The district has grown into a genuine neighborhood in its own right: residential high-rises, a packed restaurant scene, and cultural venues share blocks with banks, courts, and government buildings. The City of Miami official site covers civic services and public events, while the official Downtown Miami guide keeps a current calendar of openings, festivals, and things to do across the district and neighboring Brickell.
Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace anchor the waterfront with green space, open-air shopping, and boat slips along the bay. The Kaseya Center hosts NBA basketball and arena concerts, and the nearby museum district pairs contemporary art with hands-on science exhibits. Around all of it, restaurants and rooftop bars run late into the night.
Most visitors pick the bayfront towers along Biscayne Boulevard for water views, the blocks around the arena for nightlife and event access, or the neighboring Brickell district for a polished, financial-district feel. All three areas are normal drop-off points on this route — just give us the street address when you book.
The rate covers everything the ride itself requires: the private vehicle, your driver, fuel, and every road cost along the way — tolls and SunPass charges are ours, never passed to you at the curb. Onboard Wi-Fi runs through a mobile hotspot, so you can message family, pull up your hotel confirmation, or check in for a connecting flight while you ride. The first child seat is also included at no charge for a child under 5.
Two items can add to the fare. Pickups outside daytime hours carry the night surcharge listed further down this page. And while the first child seat is free for a child under 5, each additional seat carries a fee we confirm with you at booking — never a surprise on trip day.
Each passenger travels with one checked bag plus one carry-on included. Bringing more, or something oversized? Message us on WhatsApp before your trip and we will confirm the space — and if your group needs more room, we simply move the booking up to a larger van so nothing gets left behind.
Yes — small pets are welcome on this transfer with advance notice by WhatsApp. They ride in a pet carrier for the trip, which keeps your animal secure on the expressway and the vehicle ready for the next family. Just mention the pet when you make the reservation.
Three private vehicle classes serve this route — pick by headcount and luggage, not by price tier, since every one of them is a chauffeured, climate-controlled vehicle.
Payment splits into two parts, so nothing is due in full before you travel.
Yes — PortMiami drop-offs are one of the most common requests tied to this route. We take arriving passengers from MIA Airport straight to their cruise terminal, and we move guests from Downtown Miami hotels to the port on embarkation morning. Tell us your ship name and sail time when you reserve, and we schedule the pickup so you reach the terminal with comfortable margin before boarding closes. The same vans that handle airport groups handle cruise groups, so a party of up to 14 with full cruise luggage rides together in one vehicle.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added fee. Pickups outside that window — late-night landings and pre-dawn departures — are always available and carry a surcharge:
A few practical points come up on almost every reservation for this route — late flights, what a private shuttle actually means, return trips to the airport, and where we can and cannot pick up. Here are the direct answers, so you can confirm your booking without any back-and-forth.
Nothing changes on your end — flight tracking is included, and your driver follows your MIA arrival in real time. If the plane lands behind schedule, the pickup shifts with it automatically. You never need to message from the runway, rebook, or worry that the car gave up and left.
Every transfer we run is private, so a private shuttle here means a Sprinter van or SUV carrying only your party. Pricing is per vehicle, never per seat — the full rates sit in the price list at the top of this page, and the figure stays the same whether the vehicle rides full or half-empty.
Yes — the same vehicles and the same rates apply in either direction. We collect you at your downtown hotel, residence, or office, time the departure around your airline’s check-in window and live traffic, and drop you at the departure doors of your terminal at MIA.
Book as soon as your flight is confirmed. Reserving early guarantees the vehicle class you want — the largest vans are the first to fill on busy travel weekends — and gives us your flight number with time to spare. Every reservation is confirmed back to you in writing before your travel date.
Pickups run from MIA Airport and from PortMiami. Drop-offs are far more flexible: from Downtown Miami we can take you to any South Florida airport, seaport, or city — simply name the destination when you request your reservation and we confirm the route.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Driver tracks your flight, waiting at the curb when you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — free re-timing if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Every rate is already published in the price list at the top of this page — there is no quote to request and nothing hidden behind a form. To reserve, send your travel date, flight number, group size, and downtown address by WhatsApp or email, and we reply with your confirmation and next steps. Reservations are accepted for any hour, any day of the week.
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Book at least 24 hours in advance; for holidays and busy weekends, reserve your spot early to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from around the world. We handle international payments and keep travelers informed via WhatsApp and email.
No. We require advance reservations. Please book at least four hours in advance; same-day availability is not guaranteed.
Of course. To secure your reservation, we request 50% down on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To secure your vehicle, send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No — our service also covers hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses, in addition to the airport.
We operate SUV XLs for small groups, 12- and 14-passenger vans, plus full-size buses with capacity for 40–54 people for large events.
Absolutely — our team handles weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet offer Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
We operate only private transfers. Your vehicle is exclusive to you and your party — no shared seating.
No problem — we monitor your flight in real time and adjust your pickup time as needed, at no extra cost.
Send us the new information right away, and we’ll adjust your booking while tracking the updated flight.
We use curbside pickup only. Text us your exit gate and the driver will arrive in just a few minutes — faster than the classic sign-holding service.
If you’d prefer a driver waiting with a name sign inside the terminal, we can arrange that for US$ 20.
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, the car model, and the license plate, plus detailed curbside pickup instructions.
Don’t worry — we’ll text you as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t hear back quickly, the driver will default to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave anyone behind.
Domestic flights: up to 60 minutes after arrival
International flights: 120 minutes of complimentary wait time
Hotel pickups: 15-minute grace period
Port pickups: up to 60 minutes after the agreed time
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be marked as a no-show. You can request additional wait time — US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash to the driver.
Absolutely — our drivers will assist with your luggage.
The standard allowance is one large suitcase plus one carry-on per person. Planning to travel with larger items or extras — more suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can accommodate you; an additional charge may apply.
Yes — small pets are allowed, but they must remain in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an additional seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you not eat during the trip. Water in sealed bottles is the only drink permitted.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate, but if you arrange a short, nearby stop in advance, we can accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the extra time.
Of course. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, subject to availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
What you see is what you pay — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is at your discretion and always appreciated.
La conexión venía justa, esta vez fui solo, muy paciente con yo. siguieron mi vuelo retrasado sin que se lo pidiéramos. Lo guardamos pa la próxima.
Motorista profissional. Sem estresse. Viagem tranquila. Preço justo. A viagem levou uns 25 minutos.
Top de linha. chegou na hora messmo com atraso do voo.
Dessa vez fui sozinho, não precisei pensar, só entrar no carro e chegar. sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida. Vou reservar com antecedência da próxima.
Carro limpo. Recomendo. No horário. Serviço sólido.