From $415 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Captiva Island Inn in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
The pickup follows the flight, not the schedule you booked weeks ago, so an early landing or a late one changes only the meeting time. You are met at MIA arrivals with the greeting included in the fare, and the Meet & Greet inside the terminal, your driver holding a name sign, is available for $40 more. From there it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
Captiva Island Inn sits on Captiva, a slender barrier island off Florida’s Gulf coast where the resorts stay low, the streets stay quiet, and mature trees shade almost every lane. This is the kind of place people choose when they desire the water close and the pace slow. Rather than a high-rise strip, Captiva keeps its buildings modest and its shoreline open, so the island feels more like a village by the sand than a crowded resort town.
The draw here is the coast itself. Captiva and the shores around it are known for shelling, and mornings on the beach are frequently spent walking the tide line to see what the Gulf has left behind. Just beyond the resorts lies the J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge, a protected stretch of mangrove and water that keeps this part of the coast wild and green. Between the beach and the refuge, most of a stay revolves around being outdoors.
Captiva Island Inn puts you within easy reach of all of it, with the sand frequently just steps from the door, so unpacking and heading straight out is simple. We handle only the ride from the airport to the inn; the stay and its details are the property’s own to share. What matters on our end is that you reach rested and are dropped right at the entrance, with the island waiting rather than a long stretch of arrival logistics still ahead.
Your driver is waiting when you reach the arrivals level at MIA, tracking your flight so an early or late landing merely shifts the pickup. After a hand with the bags, everything goes into your private vehicle and you head out together — one reserved car for your group, driving straight to Captiva Island Inn with no stops you did not ask for.
The route runs across the state on I-75 toward the Gulf coast, and the drive tends to take about 183 to 192 minutes, off-peak to peak. Traffic on I-75 is the main variable, so the exact time shifts with the day. There is room to stretch out, climate control that is yours to set, and a driver who can plan a rest stop along the way if you desire one before reaching the island.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
The ride from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Captiva Island Inn covers 173.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 5 minutes in light traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $415, Van $555, Van XL $680. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 173.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $415 |
| Drop-off address | 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva |
| Drive time | 3 hours 5 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $555 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $680 |
| Back from Captiva Island Inn | $415 / $555 / $680 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the inn (11508 Andy Rosse Lane) and drives the 173.1 miles to the departures curb at MIA in about 3 hours 5 minutes. The return fare is $415 for the Black SUV, $555 for the Van and $680 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Captiva Island Inn as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
The 173.1 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Captiva Island Inn take about 3 hours 5 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $415 for the Black SUV, $555 for the Van and $680 for the Van XL.
Your driver waits outside arrivals at MIA. Text the exit door as you leave baggage claim and the vehicle comes to that curb. The name, car model and plate reach you ahead of the ride. From there the ride to Captiva Island Inn takes about 3 hours 5 minutes in light traffic.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks the flight and moves the pickup to the real landing time, early or late. The waiting rules are on the FAQ page linked below; once you are in the car, the ride to Captiva Island Inn covers 173.1 miles.
In the Black SUV ($415 to Captiva Island Inn) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($555) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($680) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes, at any hour, every day. Enter the exact pickup time when you book and the quote shows the full price for that hour before you pay. Day or night, the ride to Captiva Island Inn covers 173.1 miles via I-75 (Alligator Alley).
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With kids in tow, pre-booking the airport transfer to Captiva Island Inn meant no stress when we landed. We were on our way within minutes of clearing arrivals, no waiting around.
Aterrizamos en MIA con los pequeños de noche, y tener un conductor esperando fue una salvación. Llegando de noche, fue muy tranquilizador tener un auto privado ya esperando.
With kids in tow, arranging the airport transfer to Captiva Island Inn meant no scramble when we landed.
First time flying into MIA solo, and having someone right there at arrivals made it so easy. The driver dropped me right at the door of Captiva Island Inn.
Nosso grupo reservou uma van direto de MIA, e deu tudo certo. O carro estava bem confortável depois do voo, um alívio no calor de Miami.