In a black SUV or an air-conditioned private van, the private transfer linking MIA Airport with the JW Marriott Marquis Miami runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and finishes door to door in about 20–23 minutes, using the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) into downtown — a single flat fare from $80 per vehicle, arranged once and valid for journey to or from MIA Airport and JW Marriott Marquis Miami Hotel.
Choose the vehicle that carries your party and the figure is fixed at the moment of booking — one amount for the whole car, never a charge per head.
Match the vehicle to your head count and your bags, then ride privately the entire way into the city. Each tier is reserved for your party alone — nothing shared, nothing pooled.
By vehicle, never by person — the whole party travels on the one figure listed in the prices section above. Occupying all five SUV seats or all fourteen in a van costs precisely what travelling alone costs, because the booking covers the car rather than a place in it. Two legs simply double the one-way number.
Over 7.2 miles (11.6 km) the drive takes roughly 20 minutes when traffic is thin, stretching to about 23 once downtown congestion sets in. From the airport the vehicle runs east on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) toward the central business district, and it is the mid-morning and late-afternoon build-up that accounts for most of the difference. Because the JW Marriott Marquis Miami stands inside the downtown core instead of out along a causeway or on an island, no long crawl through surface streets waits at the end — the car exits the expressway and is at the hotel entrance quickly. Evening arrivals typically land at the shorter end of that band, weekday peaks at the longer one. Live traffic is watched by your driver alongside the inbound flight, so the collection is set against the aircraft on the ground rather than a fixed slot, keeping the door-to-door clock as tight as conditions allow.
Collection at the kerb is included: bags in hand, you step out of the terminal and the driver is already there, having followed your flight in. The precise spot gets agreed over WhatsApp once you are on the ground. Prefer to be met inside beneath a name sign? That in-terminal meet-and-greet is available as an optional paid add-on.
Nothing changes at your end. Your inbound flight is followed live and the collection is moved to the true landing time by itself, with no charge attached to the delay. Early or late, the kerbside meeting re-times to the aircraft on the ground, so a slipped schedule never becomes a missed ride.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger is the standard allowance, which the SUV handles for as many as five travellers and the private vans for six through fourteen. Arriving with surplus or oversized pieces? Message us on WhatsApp before the day and we will confirm the room or move you up to a larger van so the whole load rides in comfort.
Included are a private SUV or van, your bilingual driver, and every cost the road generates. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel all sit inside the quoted figure — nothing is added at the kerb. Flight tracking belongs to it as well: your inbound aircraft is followed live and the driver is in position as you walk out, which is the standard kerbside collection. A mobile hotspot supplies onboard WiFi so the ride in can be spent working or messaging. Luggage runs to one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger; where extra or oversized items are coming, a WhatsApp message beforehand lets us confirm the space or move you into a larger van so everything fits comfortably.
Three things. An in-terminal meet-and-greet under a name sign is an optional paid add-on layered over the standard kerbside collection. A child under five gets the first seat free, while every seat after that carries a small fee confirmed at booking. And any journey outside daytime hours takes a night surcharge. Everything else within the standard fare is already accounted for.
Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM nothing extra applies. A journey falling outside those hours takes a modest surcharge, published here so the kerb holds no surprises.
Settlement is straightforward and divided so no single lump falls due. Venmo, Zelle, and a secure payment link are all accepted, and cash works for nearby, close-in pickups. A deposit books the vehicle and the balance passes to the driver on the day you travel, which locks the reservation without covering everything up front. Booking both directions costs double the one-way figure, with the return organised exactly as the arrival was and the driver waiting at whichever collection point you nominate. Send across the date, the time, the passenger count, and the vehicle, and we will return the payment details that hold your transfer to or from MIA Airport and JW Marriott Marquis Miami Hotel.
It does — 50% confirms and holds the transfer, and the remaining 50% is handed to the driver on trip day. Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link can carry the deposit, and cash is accepted for the balance on nearby, close-in pickups. The moment the deposit lands, your vehicle, your fare, and your collection time are all locked.
Small animals are fine with advance notice on WhatsApp and must ride inside a carrier. For families, a child under five gets the first seat at no cost; give us ages and the number of seats while booking so the correct arrangement is fitted in the vehicle. Any seat beyond the first is confirmed with its fee ahead of time.
On this route a private shuttle means a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van held for your group alone — never a shared or timetabled service. Cost is the per-vehicle figure in the prices section above, determined by van size and fixed at booking, with two legs costing double one. Your entire party travels on that one number.
Reserve a private transfer beforehand, pass along the flight number, and meet the driver at the kerb at MIA. The SUV or private van then covers the 7.2 miles into downtown via the Dolphin Expressway and stops at the hotel entrance — one straight run, with no app request, no shared vehicle, and no second leg.
Entirely — WhatsApp puts you in touch with the driver directly, both beforehand and on the day itself. A gate change, an early landing, or the exact kerb you are standing at takes one short message and the pickup adapts on the spot. Nothing sits between you and the car; that line stays open throughout.
Simplest of all is a private door-to-door transfer in a vehicle kept for your group. Reserve in advance, hand over the flight number, and the driver greets you at the kerb as you leave the terminal — no app, no queue, no request left hanging. Five or fewer travel by black SUV; six to fourteen take a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Straight from the kerb your bags go in and the car drives to the hotel entrance along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), keeping it a single uninterrupted run into downtown. Reserving costs a minute on WhatsApp or by email: confirm the date, the time, the passenger count, and the vehicle, and the route, the fare, and the collection point are all settled before you fly. Because the car is private and organised in advance, your arrival at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is taken care of from beginning to end, with no transfer and no second leg.
The hotel occupies the middle of downtown Miami, a compact, walkable district of glass towers, waterfront promenades, and business addresses strung along Biscayne Bay. Walk out of the door and the financial core, riverfront restaurants, the bayfront’s performing-arts venues and museums, and the shopping and nightlife that attract corporate and leisure passengers alike are all minutes away. Conference space, rooftop bars, and quick access to the Brickell region immediately south mix through the surrounding blocks, which gives guests a polished high-rise setting rather than a beachfront one. Further reading is available on the JW Marriott Marquis Miami overview, or you can browse its rooms and suites ahead of arrival. The character of the neighbourhood is urban and refined — ideal for anyone who would rather be inside the city than commuting into it for meetings, dinner, or sightseeing.
A short walk reaches waterfront parks along Biscayne Bay, bayfront shopping and restaurants, the downtown cluster of arts venues and museums, and quick connections south into the Brickell region for cocktails and dinner. It is a location that serves business guests and visitors alike, giving a city base beside the water without needing to drive to everything.
Standing in the downtown core puts the Brickell financial district, the riverwalk, and the bayfront entertainment zone close at hand, with the wider beaches and neighborhoods of Miami a short private ride off. Since we set down right across the metro, the same private SUV or van can carry you onward whenever you leave the hotel.
Every reservation puts a private vehicle and a bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — entirely at your disposal. Your luggage is taken at the kerb and loaded for you instead of being wedged into whichever car happens to turn up. WhatsApp reaches the driver directly beforehand and on the day, so plans, gate changes, and timing stay in your hands. And no journey is ever shared or pooled: the SUV or van belongs to your party for the whole run into downtown Miami, start to finish.
Tighter coordination and a premium vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total appreciably beneath Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat fare locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV held for your party alone | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is followed and the driver is at the curb as you walk out | You hail one once you are on the ground | You hail one once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Included — delays re-timed at no charge | Absent — a delay means booking again | Absent — a delay means booking again |
A single reservation, one pickup handled end to end, and a bill appreciably under a surging Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
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.
One message secures your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and JW Marriott Marquis Miami Hotel. Send the date, the arrival time, the flight number, how many are travelling, and which vehicle you want, and we will confirm the fare, the collection point, and the deposit so the car is held before you fly. Your driver follows the flight and meets you at the kerb, ready for the run into downtown Miami.
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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 passengers 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.
Bien hecho. Viaje cómodo. Recogida rápida. Reserva fácil!
Buen conductor. Sin drama. Bajada rápida.
Bringing my parents along, honest pricing, no surprises at the end. even with traffic the route was sensible.
Reservei na noite anterior, embarque na hora, pronto.
Group of six heading to an event, the van fit everyone with luggage to spare. Friendly service.