A private transfer to or from MIA and Merritt Island covers 198.2 miles (318.9 km) in about 202–209 minutes door to door, riding a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $550 per vehicle. The drive runs north on Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 with a bilingual driver at the wheel and every toll already paid.
The fare is flat, per vehicle, and locked the moment you book — pick the size that fits your group and the whole party rides for one price.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no surcharge. A trip that falls outside that window adds a modest amount on top of the flat fare.
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 rate covers the private vehicle for your group, the bilingual driver, and every toll, SunPass charge, and gallon of fuel on the route. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, and the driver loads and unloads your luggage at both ends. Sealed bottled water is on board; there is no eating in the vehicle. Small pets are welcome with advance WhatsApp notice, riding in a pet carrier. The first child seat for a child under five is free, and the driver texts full pickup details the day before your trip.
Card or payment-link transactions carry a 4% bank fee. An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign is an optional paid add-on, separate from the curbside pickup already included. Each child seat beyond the first free one adds a small fee confirmed at booking. After your courtesy waiting window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. Gratuity is optional and never required. A short, pre-arranged stop on a long run may carry a small fee.
Each passenger travels with one checked bag plus one carry-on, comfortably handled in the SUV or Sprinter van. Packing more, or bringing extra or oversized bags? Message the WhatsApp line before your trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van. Bag counts are worked out in advance so nothing is a surprise at the curb, and the driver handles the loading.
Your included pickup is curbside — the driver is ready at the curb when you exit the terminal, having watched your flight land. The day before, you receive a text with the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate plus exact curbside instructions. Prefer an in-terminal greeting with a name sign? That is an optional paid add-on.
Your driver tracks the inbound flight in real time and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when you land late or early. Courtesy waiting is generous: 2 hours for international arrivals, 1 hour for domestic, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups. Beyond that window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks.
Merritt Island sits on Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County, a broad barrier island framed by the Indian River and the Banana River. The character is part launch-pad country, part quiet waterfront: canal-side homes, marinas, boat ramps, and citrus groves share the island with the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, where manatees, herons, and alligators draw visitors year-round. Anglers and boaters come for the lagoons, while space fans time trips around launches visible from the causeways. Nearby beach towns give the area an easy, outdoorsy pace. For local services, permits, and civic details, travelers can consult Brevard County’s official government portal or search the county Clerk’s official public records. Whether the trip is a launch viewing, a fishing weekend, or a relocation move, the island rewards a slower, water-facing rhythm once you arrive.
Three private tiers cover every group size on this route, and each is reserved for your party only.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link; full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, and card or link payments add a 4% bank fee. A round trip simply costs double the one-way fare shown above. For a pickup on the Miami side — this page’s main direction, MIA to Merritt Island — a 50% deposit confirms the booking, and the remaining 50% can be paid to the driver on trip day, cash accepted at that point. Some reverse-direction pickups from farther areas are arranged with full payment in advance, so confirm your exact terms when you book. Everything is written into your confirmation before the trip, so the amount, the method, and the balance owed are all clear ahead of time. No meter runs and no surprise line items appear at drop-off — the number you agree to at booking is the number you pay.
For a Miami-side pickup running from MIA to Merritt Island, a 50% deposit locks in the reservation and the other 50% goes to the driver on the day, cash welcome. It secures your vehicle and your time slot. Book at least 24 hours ahead; shorter-notice requests are reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above, whether that is one traveler or a full van. A round trip is simply double the one-way figure. Nobody is charged a separate seat fare, so a fuller vehicle means a lower cost per head.
A “shuttle” here means our private van, reserved for your group alone — never a shared or pooled ride. The 6-to-9 and 10-to-14-passenger Sprinter vans price out at the flat per-vehicle rates in the prices list above. One booking covers the whole party for the full 198-mile run, with tolls and fuel included.
Small pets travel with advance WhatsApp notice, riding in a pet carrier for the trip. For families, the first child seat for a child under five is included free; each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Just tell us the ages and pet details ahead of time so the vehicle is ready.
The door-to-door drive takes about 202 to 209 minutes, off-peak to peak. Covering 198.2 miles (318.9 km) up the Atlantic side of Florida, the trip holds fairly steady because most of it runs on open interstate rather than city streets. Off-peak — early mornings, mid-mornings, and quieter evenings — you sit near the 202-minute mark. Departing into Miami’s heavier commuter windows or hitting congestion around the busier interchanges pushes the total toward 209 minutes. Weather on the Space Coast and event traffic near the launch corridor can add a little more on top. Because the fare is flat, none of that variation changes what you pay: a slower day costs you the same locked price as a fast one. Planning a flight to catch on the return leg? Build in a comfortable cushion and share the target time when you book so the pickup is timed with room to spare.
A private vehicle is reserved for your group alone — you never share the ride or wait on a schedule. The fare stays flat from booking to arrival, with no surge for traffic, weather, or demand, and tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already folded into the price. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the whole trip for arriving families and business travelers. Booking and coordination happen over a direct WhatsApp line, so you reach a real person rather than an app queue when plans shift. The driver also handles the heavy lifting, loading and unloading luggage at both ends. For a 198-mile run up the coast, that combination of a fixed price, a dedicated vehicle, and one point of contact keeps the long ride simple and predictable from curb to Merritt Island doorstep.
The best way to reach Merritt Island from MIA is a private door-to-door transfer in a reserved black SUV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Select the SUV for up to five travelers, the Sprinter for six to nine, or the larger Sprinter for ten to fourteen. After you book, the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate arrive by text the day before, along with clear curbside instructions. On arrival, the driver watches your inbound flight and is standing at the curb when you walk out, ready to load and unload every bag. From there it is one continuous ride north on Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 to your Merritt Island address — no transfers, no waiting for other passengers, no meter. To book, message the WhatsApp line with your flight number, pickup date, passenger count, and drop-off address, and you receive a written confirmation with the flat fare fixed in place.
Lock in your MIA–Merritt Island ride by messaging us with your flight number, pickup date and time, passenger count, and drop-off address. Book at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability; shorter-notice requests are reviewed by hand. You receive a written confirmation with the flat fare fixed, then the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate the day before. Full refund with 48-plus hours notice; within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. Send your details and we will confirm the vehicle for your group.
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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.
Tranquilidade total. se mostrou paciente e simpático, além disso trajeto suave do meio-fio ate o lobby. (estávamos com 4 malas grandes)
De viaje de trabajo, solo, mucho más tranquilo que esperar en la fila de taxis. siguieron mi vuelo retrasado sin que se lo pidiéramos. Forma perfecta de llegar a Miami.
Booked it last minute and no issues. courteous from the moment I got in, honestly wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way. (20-minute pickup window worked for me)
Sem dor de cabeça. não precisamos esperar nada.
Nada que reprochar, absolutamente nada.