A private transfer to or from MIA and Homestead Base covers 30.4 miles (48.8 km) in about 39 to 65 minutes, off-peak to peak, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver — a flat rate from $250 per vehicle. The drive follows Florida’s Turnpike Thru Lanes and the SR-836 Toll, and the fare is locked when you book.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for one flat price set at booking, with tolls and fuel already inside it.
Your driver waits curbside at MIA as you exit the terminal, having tracked your inbound flight in real time. The day before travel, you receive a text with the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate, plus clear pickup instructions. Prefer an in-terminal greeting with a name sign? That’s an optional paid add-on.
Each passenger brings one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the driver loads and unloads everything for you at both ends. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van so it all fits comfortably.
The drive covers 30.4 miles (48.8 km) and takes about 39 minutes when roads are clear. In peak conditions — weekday rush hours or heavy weekend outbound traffic — the same trip can reach roughly 65 minutes door to door. Those figures are real driving estimates for this specific route, not a generic average. The southbound stretch out of the airport is the most variable part; once you clear the metro core, the run down toward Homestead tends to move steadily. Because your fare is flat, none of that variability touches the price — a slow, congested afternoon costs exactly what a smooth mid-morning run costs. If you have a departure to catch on the return leg, we build in margin so a slow patch never threatens your check-in window.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A trip that begins outside that window carries a modest after-hours add-on, listed here in full:
Three private vehicle tiers cover this route, and the right one depends purely on headcount and bags. The Black SUV (or SUV XL) is the everyday choice for one to five passengers — plenty of room for a family’s airport luggage. For a larger party, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van comes in two sizes: a 6-to-9 passenger configuration and a 10-to-14 passenger configuration, both climate-controlled and reserved solely for your group.
Yes. A round trip is simply double the one-way flat rate above, booked as one reservation with the same private vehicle in both directions. We also handle one-way drop-offs from Homestead Base to MIA, to PortMiami, or on to another city on request — the ride works to or from MIA and Homestead Base either way.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link — card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted. A round trip is billed as double the one-way price, booked as a single reservation. The fare is fixed at booking, so nothing changes on trip day.
For a pickup on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Some reverse-direction pickups from farther-out areas are arranged with full payment in advance — we confirm which applies when you book.
Nothing changes and you pay nothing extra. The driver watches your flight and automatically re-times the curbside pickup for a delay or an early landing. Courtesy waiting runs 2 hours for international arrivals and 1 hour for domestic flights — comfortably past a typical customs and baggage wait, so you are never rushed.
The vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never pooled, never re-routed to pick up other passengers. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so directions, gate changes, and last-minute requests are simple to sort out. The fare you agree to at booking is the fare you pay: it does not move with traffic, weather, or demand, and tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already covered. Reaching your driver is direct — one WhatsApp thread, no app queue or dispatcher in between. Drivers load and unload your luggage at both ends, and onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot so you stay connected the whole way. It is a coordinated, private ride built for airport arrivals rather than a car summoned after you have already walked outside.
The simplest way is a private door-to-door transfer in a vehicle sized to your group. A solo traveler, couple, or family up to five takes the Black SUV; a group of six or more takes a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in the 6-to-9 or 10-to-14 configuration. You do not queue, hail, or share the ride with strangers. When you land at MIA, the driver has already tracked your flight and is positioned at the curb as you exit, ready to load your bags. From there it is a straight run south to Homestead Base — no transfers, no extra stops, no meter. The same private service works in reverse, picking you up at the base and delivering you back to your terminal in time for departure.
Message us on WhatsApp or email with your date, flight number, pickup point, and passenger count, ideally 24 or more hours ahead. An under-24-hour request is still reviewed by hand, though availability is not guaranteed. The day before travel, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate.
Our private van seats 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers at the flat per-vehicle rates listed above — the price covers the whole vehicle, not each seat. There is no shared or pooled option; the van is reserved for your group alone, so the fare stays the same whether it rides half full or packed.
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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The flat fare covers the full private ride plus the extras that usually pile onto a fare elsewhere. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are inside the price. Flight tracking is included, with a curbside pickup the moment you exit. Bilingual driving, luggage handling at both ends, and onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot come standard. Courtesy waiting is built in: 2 hours for international arrivals, 1 hour for domestic, and 15 minutes for a hotel pickup — and a delayed or early flight is re-timed at no charge. Your standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger. A child under five rides free in the first child seat, and small pets travel with advance WhatsApp notice inside a pet carrier.
A few items sit outside the base fare. Waiting past the courtesy window is billed in 30-minute blocks. An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign is an optional paid add-on. Each child seat beyond the first carries a small fee confirmed at booking, and card or payment-link transactions add a 4% bank fee.
Yes to both, with a heads-up. Small pets ride in a carrier when you tell us in advance over WhatsApp. The first child seat for a child under five is free; any additional seat is arranged at booking. Just send us the ages and headcount so the right seats are installed.
Homestead Air Reserve Base sits in far south Miami-Dade County, within the city of Homestead — an agricultural, spread-out part of the region well away from the coastal high-rises. The surrounding area is farm country and quiet residential blocks, and it serves as a practical launch point for trips toward the Everglades and the drive down to the Florida Keys. Visitors here are usually arriving for military business, reservist duty, or to explore the natural attractions of Florida’s southern tip. You can read more about the installation on the Homestead Air Reserve Base official page, and the surrounding land carries a documented environmental history detailed in the federal cleanup site profile. Our drivers know the local access roads and gate approaches well.
The area is the gateway to South Florida’s wild side — the Everglades to the west, the national-park coastline to the east, and the northern Keys within easy driving reach. Closer in you’ll find farm stands, fruit groves, and low-key small-town streets rather than nightlife or shopping towers.
Most visitors stay within the Homestead and Florida City area, which keeps you close to the base gates and the park entrances. If you prefer a livelier base with more dining, the greater south Miami-Dade corridor sits within a manageable drive, and our transfer reaches any of it directly.
Send your travel date, flight number, pickup point, and passenger count, and we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare for your ride to or from Homestead Base. Book 24 or more hours ahead for the smoothest confirmation, and reach us anytime — the service runs 24/7, year-round.
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We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s 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.
Era un viaje corto, solo yo, acomodó las valijas con cuidado. sin peajes sorpresa, sin sobreventa, solo el viaje. Sin observaciones. Con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes.
Buenísimo. nos quitó por completo el estrés del aeropuerto, lo mejor el aire acondicionado estaba al punto justo tras el vuelo.
Excelente servicio: todo arreglado con un solo mensaje, se está volviendo mi opción fija para MIA, no había q negociar ni esperar a nadie.
Made the booking from the gate, first trip together to Miami, polite, professional, made us feel welcome. wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way. First time using a private transfer in Miami, no regrets.
Asientos cómodos. Trayecto silencioso. Reserva fácil. Viaje cómodo.