From $89 per vehicle, a private one-way black-car ride from MIA straight to the Courtyard by Marriott at Dolphin Mall.
Every rate here is per vehicle, held the moment you reserve, and covers your whole party under one flat number.
At Miami International Airport the driver waits at the curb outside your terminal, in position as you come out with your bags. Add the flight number and terminal when you reserve, and the arrival is tracked live, so a delayed landing merely slides the pickup later at no cost. A curbside greeting is part of every booking; favor to be met inside the building with a name sign held for your group, and that in-terminal greet runs a flat $40. From there it is a few steps to the vehicle and a direct run to the hotel.
The Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall sits directly alongside Dolphin Mall, a sprawling outlet-and-entertainment complex in west Miami-Dade packed with brand-name stores, dozens of places to eat, a multiplex, and family-welcoming draws. The property is registered at 11580 NW 105th Street, tucked against the shopping center and a short hop from the expressway ramps, which makes it a simple base for anyone who wants swift airport reach without a downtown room. Around it, the Doral corridor leans business — offices, showrooms, and corporate campuses rather than beachfront — so it suits both shoppers and travelers in town for work. Browse rooms and rates on the Courtyard at Dolphin Mall listing at Marriott.com, or check open dates through the Dolphin Mall Courtyard reservation page.
The journey covers 10.0 miles (roughly 11.6 km) and lands in the 20-to-23-minute band, door to door. Your driver heads west on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), a short and straight shot that keeps arrival times predictable when you are working to a check-in or a meeting on the Doral side. Quiet early mornings, late evenings, and the midday lull sit near the 20-minute end; the heavier rush-hour flow nudges the same run toward 23. Since the fare is locked before you ride, a slower stretch of traffic never changes the number you pay.
Yes. Reserve the return alongside the arrival and the same private vehicle carries you from the Courtyard at Dolphin Mall back to the terminal. A round journey is the one-way rate doubled, with both pickups arranged ahead so the ride to the airport is already set. Just pass along your flight time for the return when you book.
A public bus from the airport means changing routes, standing at fixed stops, and hauling luggage through a long wait. A private transfer erases all of that: one vehicle held for your group runs nonstop from the curb to the lobby entrance on a fare agreed up front. For a short cross-town hop with bags in tow, the direct ride is the simpler call every time.
The ride from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel covers 10.0 miles and takes about 19 minutes in light traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $89, Van $140, Van XL $200. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 10.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 11275 NW 12th St, Doral |
| Drive time | 19 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (11275 NW 12th St) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 10.0 miles away, in about 19 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 10.0 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel take about 19 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 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 Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel takes about 19 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 Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel covers 10.0 miles.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $89. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($140), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel.
Any time of day or night. Choose the hour in the booking box and the price for that exact hour appears before you pay; the ride to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel covers 10.0 miles via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836).
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Getting a big group out of the airport is usually a headache — one pre-booked van to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel made it effortless. They kept an eye on the flight, so even though we landed late, the car was ready and waiting.
Privado, puntual y sin estrés desde que aterrizamos. Justo lo que quieres tras un vuelo. Llegando de noche, fue un gran alivio tener un auto privado ya esperando.
Getting all of us out of the airport is usually a headache — one pre-booked van to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel made it painless. Honestly the smoothest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free.
Nuestra familia arribó a Miami y el conductor tenía la sillita lista — una gran ayuda. El conductor fue profesional y cortés, todo muy pulcro.
We came to Florida for our honeymoon and starting the trip with a private airport pickup was the right move. The driver handled the luggage so we didn’t have to lift a thing after the flight. It was a private car for our party alone, which made the ride to Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall Hotel easy and calm.