From $600 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
The driver monitors the flight and is at the arrivals level when you walk out, with the curbside meet-and-greet already covered by the fare. Travelers who desire the Meet & Greet, a name sign inside the terminal, can add it for $40. Luggage is loaded by the driver and the ride runs private, door to door.
The LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando is a hotel set in Orlando, close to the Universal Orlando Resort and the hectic stretch of International Drive that ties the region’s parks and attractions together. It sits on the same run that many visitors use as a home base, putting you within reach of the theme parks without staying inside them. If you are flying into Miami and heading north, this is where the journey ends, and the route brings you right into the International Drive region.
International Drive, commonly shortened to I-Drive, is the artery that connects this part of Orlando. Along it you will locate SeaWorld Orlando, ICON Park, and the Orange County Convention Center, with Universal a short hop away. From the LaQuinta Inn you are near all of them, so a convention day, a park day, or an evening at ICON Park stays a short journey rather than a long haul. That central spot is part of why this pocket of Orlando draws so many travelers who desire the attractions close at hand.
On arrival you step out of the ride at the hotel itself, luggage and all, ready to check in and start your stay. Room details, amenities, and any booking questions belong to the hotel and to Universal’s official channels; the drive up from Miami is the part we handle. Reserve ahead with your date and flight number, and the vehicle is set aside for your group and your arrival.
The journey begins at Miami International Airport. Once you clear arrivals, your driver is waiting to meet you at the curb, helps with the bags, and walks you to the vehicle. From there it is one continuous ride north, about 232 miles by way of Florida’s Turnpike, with your luggage loaded in the same vehicle the whole way. No transfers, no waiting for a second leg.
Plan on roughly 222 to 230 minutes door to door, quicker off-peak and toward the slower end during rush hour. The pickup is timed to when your flight actually lands rather than a fixed slot, so a delay merely shifts the whole schedule with it. You are dropped right at the LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando, with the driver reserved for your group from the moment you touch down.
LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando is 232.1 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 3 hours 41 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. The fare is per vehicle: $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 232.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $600 |
| Drop-off address | 5621 Major Blvd, Orlando |
| Drive time | 3 hours 41 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $850 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $1050 |
| Back from LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando | $600 / $850 / $1050 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the inn (5621 Major Blvd) and drives the 232.1 miles to the departures curb at MIA in about 3 hours 41 minutes. The return fare is $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
The 232.1 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando take about 3 hours 41 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: $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL.
At the arrivals curb. Once you have your bags, message us the door you are leaving from and the car pulls up within minutes. You receive the driver’s name, car and plate before the pickup. Then the 232.1 miles to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando begin.
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 LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando covers 232.1 miles.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $600. Larger groups going to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando take the Van at $850, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $1050, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. Drivers cover the 232.1 miles between MIA and LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando around the clock. The booking box prices the exact hour you choose before you pay, and the FAQ page linked below explains how pickup hours work.
Every policy in full: FAQ
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There were six of us landing at MIA, and one private transfer to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando was way simpler than splitting into cars. Honestly the smoothest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free. They tracked the landing, so even though we got in behind schedule, the car was right there. Made landing in Miami so simple.
Traveling alone, I wanted arrival handled coming out of Miami Airport, and this was perfect. It was a private car with no one else to pick up, which made the ride to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando relaxed. The car was spotless, a nice relief in the Miami heat.
After a long flight, the last thing we wanted was to hunt for a car — really glad we pre-arranged the transfer to LaQuinta Inn at Universal Orlando. The fare was fixed and agreed up front — no meter, no surprises, which we really appreciated after traveling. No taxi line, no standing around waiting on an app — we just walked out and the car was ready.