Reserve a private transfer between MIA Airport and Marenas Beach Resort and the trip works out at 21.0 miles (33.8 km), roughly 40–48 minutes in a Black SUV or private van, on a fixed price starting at $120 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver collects you curbside, then runs north along the I-95 Express lanes into Sunny Isles Beach.
The rate hangs on a single decision — which of the three classes below your group needs.
The resort stands directly on the ocean in Sunny Isles Beach, the strip of northeast Miami-Dade recognizable for its tall towers and its broad band of Atlantic sand. Compared with Miami’s louder beach districts the mood here is quieter and more residential — a place to slow the pace rather than chase a night out. Sand is the headline attraction, and the avenue close by carries cafés, restaurants both casual and refined, and shops within easy walking distance. Balcony mornings, long shoreline walks and unhurried afternoons by the water are what the days look like. Rooms, amenities and the oceanfront setting are laid out on the official Marenas Beach Resort website if you want a look before you fly.
The shoreline does the heavy lifting: swimming, sunbathing and long walks along the wide Atlantic sand that begins at the door. A short stroll up the nearby avenue brings coffee counters, casual and finer dining, and shopping. Nothing about the rhythm is hurried — it is built around beach days and quiet evenings, and it works well for families.
It does. Seasonal rates, packages and promotions all go up on the property’s own site, so you can read the current Marenas Beach Resort special offers and shape your stay around whichever one fits. The airport leg is arranged separately with us, leaving you free to enjoy the package you choose.
Around 40 minutes in light conditions, stretching to 48 when the corridor fills. It is one uninterrupted leg from MIA to Sunny Isles Beach, door to door. Departures early in the morning or midway through the evening tend to move fastest; weekday afternoons and event nights are what add the extra minutes. Whatever the hour, your driver takes the line that is genuinely moving, so a slow stretch does not unravel the plan. Working against a check-in cutoff, a dinner reservation, or a flight home? Say so at booking and the driver builds in a sensible cushion, which keeps a heavy-traffic day from turning into a rushed arrival.
Three private classes run this route, and the choice comes down to headcount and bags. For one to five travelers the Black SUV (or SUV XL) is the natural pick — roomy, quick to load, and well suited to couples, families and small business arrivals. A mid-size party moves into a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van that takes six to nine with luggage space to match. Larger crowds — a wedding party, a corporate team, an extended family — fit the bigger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van at ten to fourteen passengers in a single ride. All three are private and booked for your group only. Not sure where you land? Send the passenger count and a rough bag estimate and we pair you with the class that carries everyone and everything in one trip.
Both are fine. The standard allowance runs to one checked bag plus one carry-on for each traveler, which covers the great majority of airport arrivals at no extra cost. Arriving with more than that, or with something oversized? A quick WhatsApp note at booking lets us confirm the room or step you up to a larger van so nothing gets left on the curb — treat it as a heads-up rather than a hard ceiling. Small pets are welcome on the same terms: tell us by WhatsApp beforehand and bring a pet carrier so your companion rides safely alongside you. Sharing the bag count and group size ahead of time is what lets us dispatch a vehicle that handles the lot in one go.
Outside, as standard. The curbside pickup is part of what you book: the driver is stationed at the curb the moment you clear the terminal doors, so you walk straight over. Prefer a name sign waiting inside at baggage claim? That in-terminal meet-and-greet is available as a paid add-on — request it at booking and we set it up.
The flight is tracked live and the pickup moves with it, which means a delay costs you nothing extra and nothing needs re-booking. Land ahead of schedule or hours behind it, and the car is still timed to when you actually touch down, waiting at the curb as you come out. All we need is the flight number when you reserve.
A private, door-to-door transfer in a car held for your party alone is the smoothest way to do it. There is no queue to join and no guessing which vehicle belongs to you — the booking goes in ahead of time, and by the time you land the driver is at MIA ready to take the bags and pull away. One to five travelers take the Black SUV; a group of six to fourteen arriving together takes a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Reserving is a minute’s work over WhatsApp or email: send the flight number, arrival date, passenger count and the Marenas Beach Resort address, and the vehicle and price come back to you in writing. On the day itself the driver loads the luggage, sets the cabin temperature, and drives straight through to Sunny Isles Beach.
What you pay covers the whole journey rather than a seat on it. Tolls, SunPass and fuel are all absorbed into the price, leaving nothing to settle out on the road. A mobile hotspot supplies WiFi on board, the curbside pickup with your driver is part of the deal, and the cabin is climate-controlled to whatever suits you. The bilingual driver and the privately reserved vehicle come as standard on every run. Since the base rate belongs to the vehicle and not the headcount, the whole group travels on a single booking with the comforts already sorted before anyone climbs in.
Only a few things live outside the base fare. A first child seat for a child under five is included, while each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Pickups outside daytime hours attract the night surcharge set out below. Extra or oversized bags may mean stepping up to a larger van — send word in advance and we will confirm the space.
They do. Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and any trip falling outside that window picks up a surcharge scaled to your vehicle:
The payment splits in two and stays flexible. Venmo, Zelle and a secure payment link all work, and cash is fine for nearby, close-in pickups. Holding the reservation takes a 50% deposit at booking; the driver collects the other 50% on the day you travel. Flying home with us as well? A round trip is simply twice the one-way fare, made as one reservation so the same coordination covers both legs. The full amount is agreed in writing before you commit to anything.
The same handful of questions comes up on this route again and again. Straight answers follow — the bus option, whether an app is involved, the ride back to the airport, and how a private van is priced.
Bus routes do exist, but they bring transfers, fixed stops and a haul across Miami-Dade with your bags. The private alternative is what we run: a single vehicle reserved for your group, terminal curb to resort entrance, without a schedule to catch, a connection to make, or a stop along the way.
Not a thing — no app, no account. Everything happens directly with our team over WhatsApp or email: send the flight details, passenger count and resort address, and the vehicle and price come back in writing. That same channel puts you in touch with a real person before, during and after the ride.
Yes — this route is sold in both directions, to or from MIA Airport and Marenas Beach Resort. For the way back we agree a pickup time at the resort, the driver meets you at the lobby, and the timing leaves a comfortable cushion for reaching the terminal before departure. Book it on its own or attach it as the second half of a round trip.
A private van — the vehicle most people mean by “shuttle” — is priced per vehicle rather than per person, at the figure given in the pricing section above. Six to fourteen of you travel on that one number. It stays a private vehicle for your party alone, never a shared or scheduled service.
Going direct buys you a set price and an actual person to coordinate with instead of a running meter. That price is locked the instant you reserve — rush hour, weather and demand cannot shift it, so what you agree to is what you pay. Every ride is private: your SUV or van carries your party and nobody else, never merged with other travelers and never diverted to collect a stranger. The driver is bilingual in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps the meetup and any last-minute change easy to sort out. WhatsApp reaches our team before, during and after the trip, so questions land with the people actually running your ride — a familiar driver, a familiar car, and a price settled up front.
A steadier, more polished arrangement — one fixed price, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a good deal less overall than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One price, fixed at reservation | Peak surges of 1.5×–4× | Peak surges of 1.5×–4× |
| Vehicle | A Black SUV set aside for your group | Whichever car the driver drives | Whichever car the driver drives |
| Airport pickup | The flight is tracked and the car is at the curb as you walk out | You request a ride after landing | You request a ride after landing |
| Flight tracking | Yes — the pickup is re-timed free of charge | No — a delay means starting over | No — a delay means starting over |
One reservation, one coordinated pickup, and a total well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Send the flight number, arrival date, passenger count and the Marenas Beach Resort address, and your vehicle and price come back confirmed in writing. Peak dates and the larger group vans go early, so booking ahead is what secures the right car for your arrival. Message us directly and we take it from there.
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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 guests 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.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Booked, paid, done. courteous from the moment I got in.
Llegada a la boda exactamente a tiempo.
Festejábamos un aniversario, probamos Uber a la ida, esto fue la mejor decisión. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el lobby.
Aterrizamos tarde y mucho más tranquilo que esperar en la fila de taxis, no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron, sin observaciones.
Flight landed late but the driver knew exactly where I was. Smooth ride downtown, very professional.