Covering 21.9 miles, the private run between MIA Airport and Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach fills roughly 44 to 52 minutes from terminal curb to resort entrance, riding in a black SUV or private van for a flat fare that opens at $120 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets you outside the terminal and heads north on the I-95 Express lanes toward Sunny Isles Beach.
Each number below is the full per-vehicle amount for a one-way private journey between the terminal and the resort, agreed the moment you reserve.
Three tiers run this route. Choose by headcount and bag count, and send a message if you are unsure which size suits your party.
We run point-to-point private work only, so the vehicle you reserve carries your party and nobody else — no extra pickups, no timetable to wait on. Every driver speaks English alongside Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps the pickup conversation short and clear. Booking and day-of contact both happen over direct WhatsApp messaging, so flight details, an extra suitcase, or a note about a small pet reach a real person who answers. The whole arrangement is built around one arranged arrival rather than a generic ride request, and that is exactly what counts at the end of a long travel day into Miami.
Book ahead and travel in a single vehicle: a black SUV seating up to five, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van when the group is larger, carries everyone straight to the resort. Reserve by WhatsApp or email and the car is standing at the curb as you walk out of the terminal — curbside pickup is part of the rate, so there is no app to open and no vehicle to flag down after a long flight. Would you rather be met inside? An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign can be added as a paid option. Leaving MIA, the driver runs north on the I-95 Express lanes toward Sunny Isles Beach and handles the tolls and the turns while you sit back.
Expect about 44 minutes across the 21.9 miles when the roads are clear, stretching to 52 minutes when they are not. The I-95 Express lanes north form the straightest line between the airport and Sunny Isles Beach. That spread comes almost entirely from Miami rush-hour volume on the interstate: weekday mornings and late afternoons tend to sit at the top of the range, while mid-morning, midday, and late-evening departures usually land closer to 44 minutes. Traffic moves the arrival time inside that window and nothing else, since the driver follows the same coordinated route to the resort either way.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel all sit inside the price, so the northbound toll lanes add nothing at the end. A bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese) covers the full route in a clean, climate-controlled black SUV or private Sprinter van. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can confirm a check-in time or text home on the way to Sunny Isles Beach. The standard luggage allowance belongs to the rate as well. A short list of items sits outside the base price and gets settled when you reserve, so nothing catches you out at the curb.
Most passengers pay the flat fare and nothing else. The few optional items below are agreed beforehand over WhatsApp, never introduced on travel day:
At the curb, and it costs nothing extra: clear the terminal, step outside, and the vehicle is already in position. If being met inside the terminal with a name sign suits you better, that in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on you arrange when you reserve.
Nothing is required from you. The driver follows your inbound flight in real time and shifts the pickup on his own, early landing or late one. There is no re-booking, and a delay never moves the amount you agreed to — the pickup is simply re-timed to when the wheels actually touch down.
The rate covers 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger. Carrying more than that, or something oversized? Send a WhatsApp message beforehand and we either confirm the space or move you into a larger van — it is quick to sort out, so pack what you need and tell us in advance.
Yes, with notice. Message us on WhatsApp before the journey and bring your pet in a pet carrier. Flagging it early means the right vehicle is waiting for both of you at pickup, with no scramble at the curb on arrival day.
Payment splits in two: part up front to hold the booking, the rest on journey day. The structure is settled when you reserve.
The surcharge-free daytime window runs 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Anything picked up outside it carries a small surcharge, set by vehicle type.
The van for 6 to 14 passengers is the “shuttle” option here, and it stays yours alone — never a shared ride. Its base per-vehicle rate is the one listed above; collected after 9 PM the van adds 10% over the journey value, while the SUV adds the small flat amount per journey.
The vehicle. Two passengers or a full van, your group travels on the single figure in the rate list above. A round journey doubles that one-way figure, and pickups outside daytime hours add the surcharge described in the night-hours section.
Acqualina is an oceanfront luxury resort and residences planted directly on the sand in Sunny Isles Beach, a slim barrier-island stretch of Atlantic coast north of Miami Beach. This part of the shoreline reads quiet and upscale: high-rise residences, serious dining, and a resort mood rather than a nightlife crowd. Guests come for the beach, for the spa-and-pool half of a destination property, and for easy reach into the wider Miami region for shopping and waterfront meals. Rooms, restaurants, and amenities are laid out on the resort’s official website and on its Leading Hotels of the World listing.
Sunny Isles Beach is a residential beach community fronted by oceanfront towers and a wide public shore. The mood stays relaxed and polished — shoreline walks, parks, and everything from casual to fine dining sit close at hand, with the larger Aventura shopping region and South Beach a short drive off. It works as a calm coastal base rather than a busy downtown.
A tighter, more premium arrangement — one flat fare, a named driver, a pickup timed to your flight — for a total that lands well under Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One flat fare, fixed when you book | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | A black SUV held for your group | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Driver follows the flight and stands at the curb as you exit | You order a car once you have landed | You order a car once you have landed |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed free of charge if you are delayed | No — a delay means re-booking | No — a delay means re-booking |
One reservation, one pickup, a total well under an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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To reserve the private ride to or from MIA Airport and Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach, send your flight number, arrival time, passenger count, and any luggage, pet, or child-seat notes. We confirm the vehicle, set your flat fare, and the driver is at the curb when you land in Miami.
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Ready to ride? Call or WhatsApp +1 (305) 497-0440 — or email [email protected].
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.
Booked it last minute and no issues. No surge pricing, no waiting in the heat, no missed connections.
We landed late and could actually relax in the back. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride
Todo en orden. el monto se mantuvo igual al inicial, la verdad nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior. (para nuestro grupo de 6)
Em viagem de trabalho, sozinho, tentei Uber na ida, dessa vez fui de privado e foi melhor. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Facilitou o dia.
Everything about this service screams reliability and professionalism.