From $625 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to John Torres Resort &Spa in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The fare is locked per vehicle for the one-way trip, and it already covers the tolls, the fuel and the driver’s time.
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.
John Torres Resort &Spa is a resort-and-spa stay, the kind of property where the grounds themselves are the reason you come rather than a base for city errands. It sits in the Apopka region of Central Florida, inland and well north of Miami, so the trip to reach it is a real journey across the state rather than a quick hop across town.
Apopka lies in Central Florida’s interior, away from the coastline, in the greener, lake-dotted country that spreads out across the region. That inland setting is part of the appeal — the resort feels set apart, with room to slow down, and the surroundings are calmer than anything you would find near a downtown or a beachfront. You reach somewhere that is meant to be a retreat, not a layover.
Because this is a resort and spa, arriving is less about checking in and dashing back out and more about settling in. Travelers come here to rest, and the spa side of the property sets the pace: it is a place to unwind over a few days rather than sleep and rush off. After a long transfer from the airport, that is a welcome thing — you step out of the vehicle at the door, hand over the bags, and the trip is genuinely over. Everything you need for the stay is on the property, so once you are dropped off there is no second leg to arrange and no scramble for onward transport.
This is one ride, straight from Miami International Airport to the door of John Torres Resort &Spa. Your driver tracks the flight and is waiting when you reach the arrivals level, so there is no line to stand in and nothing to book after a long day of journey. The bags go into the vehicle, you settle in, and the car heads north — a single door-to-door leg with no transfers along the way.
It is a long haul: roughly 254 miles up through the state, or about four hours on the road depending on traffic. Because of the distance, the private vehicle earns its keep — you have room to stretch out, your own climate control, and a driver who can plan a rest stop if you desire one. You are handed off only once, at the resort entrance, with assist getting the luggage to the door.
The ride from Miami International Airport (MIA) to John Torres Resort &Spa covers 248.9 miles and takes about 3 hours 55 minutes in light traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $625, Van $890, Van XL $1100. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 248.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $625 |
| Drive time | 3 hours 55 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $890 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $1100 |
| Back from John Torres Resort &Spa | $625 / $890 / $1100 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the resort and drives the 248.9 miles to the departures curb at MIA in about 3 hours 55 minutes. The return fare is $625 for the Black SUV, $890 for the Van and $1100 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with John Torres Resort &Spa as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
The 248.9 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to John Torres Resort &Spa take about 3 hours 55 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $625 for the Black SUV, $890 for the Van and $1100 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 John Torres Resort &Spa takes about 3 hours 55 minutes in light traffic.
No. Your flight is followed in real time, so the car is at MIA for the actual arrival, early or late. How waiting works is explained on the FAQ page linked below; the ride to John Torres Resort &Spa takes about 3 hours 55 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($625 to John Torres Resort &Spa) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($890) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($1100) 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 John Torres Resort &Spa covers 248.9 miles via Florida’s Turnpike.
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Un grupo de nosotros llegamos a Miami y reservamos una van privada del aeropuerto a John Torres Resort &Spa. Nos recogieron puntual, sin esperas. El conductor fue profesional y cortés, justo lo que quieres tras un vuelo. No pudo ser más fácil.
My partner and I didn’t want to deal with the airport taxi chaos, so we pre-booked a private ride to John Torres Resort &Spa. It was a private car for our party alone, which made the ride to John Torres Resort &Spa relaxed. A smooth, easy start to the two of us being on vacation. Highly recommend.
Private, on time, and stress-free from the moment we landed. Exactly what you want after a flight. The ride to John Torres Resort &Spa was smooth and comfortable the whole way.
Our group of friends booked one van straight from MIA, and it could not have been easier. The ride to John Torres Resort &Spa was easy and door-to-door. We were picked up right on time, no delays.
Traveling with the kids, I was NOT about to wrangle a taxi at MIA, so I booked a private van to John Torres Resort &Spa. Honestly the easiest part of our whole trip — everything was handled from the second we landed.