Ride private to or from MIA and Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays: about 6.5 miles, 16–22 minutes via Dolphin Expressway and SR-836 Toll, booked ahead at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your own chauffeured SUV, a bilingual driver, and a curbside meet — no surge, no shared van.
Every rate below is a flat, per-vehicle price fixed at booking, with no surge and no per-passenger add-on.
For Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays, a pre-booked private transfer beats a taxi line or a rideshare wait — your chauffeured SUV and driver are reserved for your arrival.
From the curb it is a single leg along Dolphin Expressway and SR-836 Toll — about 6.5 miles, luggage loaded, straight to the door.
Three private vehicle sizes cover the run to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays, from a couple to a full group.
The city centre stretches from Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace to the Kaseya Center and Museum Park, steps from the PortMiami causeway.
For more on the area, Downtown Miami is covered by Greater Miami’s official visitor guide.
With the port near Downtown Miami, we handle airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-terminal runs on the same flat-rate, flight-tracked basis.
The ride to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays usually takes 16–22 minutes door to door.
Off-peak, Dolphin Expressway and SR-836 Toll moves quickly; morning and late-afternoon rush push the drive toward the higher end, which is why the driver watches your flight and adjusts the pickup.
Payment is straightforward: a small deposit secures the booking and the balance is flexible.
Once you have settled in, Bayside Marketplace and the Kaseya Center are among the closest landmarks, with Museum Park and Bayfront Park also within easy reach of Downtown Miami.
We run private transfers only, so your vehicle is reserved for your group and no one else — better service, not a shared shuttle or a surge-priced app car.
A stay at Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays often means a schedule to keep — a flat-rate private car with a set pickup time keeps meetings around Downtown Miami tight and predictable.
Plan on about 16 to 22 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. Off-peak is quicker; rush hour is the slower end.
The driver tracks your arrival and meets you after you exit the terminal, helps with the luggage, and walks you to the vehicle.
Figure one checked bag plus a carry-on per passenger in the SUV; the vans hold more. Message us in advance for oversized or extra bags and we confirm the right vehicle.
It is the flat per-vehicle rate listed above — a private van, not a shared shuttle. A round trip is simply double the one-way price.
Yes. A return is booked the same way and priced at double the one-way fare, with the return pickup arranged for your date and time.
A modest surcharge applies to pickups outside the daytime window:
Booking ahead buys predictability an app cannot. The price to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays is agreed up front and never surges the way an Uber or Lyft fare does at a busy hour, and the car is held for your group rather than assigned at the curb.
If the flight runs late, we re-time the pickup at no charge, where an app would have you request a new car and pay again. One booking, one coordinated pickup, and a total that usually lands well under a peak-hour rideshare fare.
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Book ahead and a private vehicle is reserved for your arrival at MIA — message us with your flight and date and we confirm the pickup.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748
We recommend booking a minimum of 24 hours before your trip. During holiday periods and packed weekends, the earlier you reserve, the more likely we’ll have a vehicle open for you.
Yes indeed — guests from any country are welcome to reserve. Overseas payments are no problem, and we stay in touch with you by WhatsApp and email throughout.
Not really — every trip has to be set up in advance. Try to give us four hours’ notice or more, because same-day slots can’t be guaranteed.
Yes. Putting down a deposit holds your spot: pay 50% on trips under $199 USD, or 30% once the fare reaches $200 USD and above.
You can’t cover the whole fare that way — first lock in your car with a 50% deposit through our payment link or Zelle, and then pay the remaining balance in cash when the driver shows up.
Far from it — aside from airports, we also pick up at hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private homes.
We run SUV XLs suited to smaller groups, vans with 12 and 14 seats, and large buses holding 40 to 54 passengers for big occasions.
Absolutely — whether it’s a wedding, a corporate conference, a VIP gathering, or any other special event, we’ve got it covered. Contact us for a custom quote.
A number of our cars are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging. Let us know in advance that you’ll need these, and we’ll match you with the right vehicle.
No — all of our transfers are private. The car is reserved solely for you and your party, so you’ll never sit with other passengers.
Relax — we monitor your flight in real time and adjust the pickup accordingly, with no extra charge.
Simply share the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll revise your reservation while keeping an eye on the new flight.
By default we do curbside pickup. Send us a text with your exit gate and your driver will be there in just a few minutes — faster than the traditional sign-holding wait.
Would you rather have a driver holding a name sign inside the terminal? That option is available for US$ 20.
One day before your trip, you’ll receive a message from us listing the driver’s name, the car model, and the plate number, plus complete instructions for the curbside meeting point.
Don’t panic — the instant your plane touches down, we’ll send you a text. Should you not reply soon, your driver will make their way to the international arrivals hall. Just stay put there and we’ll come to you; no one is ever abandoned.
Domestic flights: up to 60 minutes after you land
International flights: 120 minutes of complimentary waiting
Hotel pickups: a 15-minute grace period
Port pickups: up to 60 minutes past the scheduled time
This is an unusual situation, because two hours of free waiting are built in already. Remaining in the airport beyond that point may be treated as a no-show. Extra waiting can be purchased — US$ 30 per additional 30-minute block, paid directly to the driver in cash.
Definitely — your driver is happy to help you with your bags.
Each person is allowed one large suitcase along with a single carry-on as standard. Planning to bring extras — additional bags, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Tell us ahead of time so we can get ready; there may be an additional fee.
Yes — we happily accept small pets provided they remain in a secure carrier. Do let us know beforehand.
For children under five, one child car seat comes at no charge. Want more than one? Ask for it while booking; every extra seat is US$ 15.
Please refrain from eating on board. The sole beverage permitted is water in a sealed bottle.
Spontaneous stops aren’t covered by the standard fare, though a short, nearby one set up beforehand can be included. The additional time might carry a small charge.
Yes, of course. Give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and, if space allows, we’ll shift your pickup to a new time.
What we quote is precisely what you’ll be charged. A gratuity for the driver is completely optional, though always welcome.
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.
Sin queja alguna. se portó como un caballero, la verdad aterrizamos a las 11pm y el auto ya estaba allí
No phone tag, no confusion at pickup.
Made the booking from the gate, travelling with friends, the whole group, transparent pricing from booking to drop-off. the AC was cranked exactly the way you want it after a flight. Will book ahead next visit.
Punctual and professional, managed our oversized bags fine.
Festejábamos un aniversario, esperando en el punto acordado. el aire acondicionado estaba al punto justo tras el vuelo.