From $89 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The prices are flat and quoted per vehicle for the whole one-way ride: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the curb.
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.
Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays puts you in the heart of Downtown Miami, the compact city center that runs along the water’s edge. The address sits within easy reach of the bay and steps from the causeway that carries traffic out to PortMiami. It is a central base, close to the offices, meeting rooms, and waterfront that define this stretch of the city, and it keeps you near the pulse of Downtown Miami rather than out on the fringes.
The surrounding area gives you plenty to walk to. Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace are among the nearest landmarks, with the Kaseya Center and Museum Park also within easy reach. The city center stretches from these green spaces and the marketplace across to the arena and the museums along the bay, so a stay here means much of Downtown Miami opens up on foot. For a fuller picture of the neighborhood, Downtown Miami is covered in Greater Miami’s official visitor guide.
Because the residence sits so close to Downtown Miami and the port, it works well for both hotel arrivals and cruise departures. We handle airport-to-door and door-to-terminal runs on the same flat, flight-tracked basis, so a stay that pairs a few nights in the city with a sailing out of PortMiami stays simple. When you arrive, the driver meets you after you clear the terminal, helps with the luggage, and walks you to a vehicle reserved for your group alone. A stay here often means a schedule to keep, and a set pickup time keeps meetings around Downtown Miami predictable.
The ride from Miami International Airport to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays is a single leg, straight from the arrivals curb to the door. Your driver tracks the flight, so a delay merely moves the pickup, and meets you after you exit the terminal to help load the bags. From there the whole car is yours, with room for luggage and no other stops along the way.
Plan on roughly 16 to 22 minutes door to door, depending on the hour. Off-peak the run moves rapidly; the morning and late-afternoon rush push the drive toward the higher end, which is why the pickup time is watched and adjusted around your arrival. Tolls and fuel are already covered by the flat rate, and there is room for a checked bag plus a carry-on per passenger in the SUV, with the vans holding more.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays in Miami is 7.7 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 19 minutes without heavy traffic via Dolphin Expressway and I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 7.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 19 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hotel and drives the 7.7 miles to the departures curb at MIA in about 19 minutes. The return fare is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 19 minutes for the 7.7 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays via Dolphin Expressway and I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
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 7.7 miles to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays 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 Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays covers 7.7 miles.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $89. Larger groups going to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays take the Van at $140, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. Drivers cover the 7.7 miles between MIA and Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays 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
We landed at MIA with the little ones late at night, and having a driver waiting was exactly what we needed. With the kids worn out from the flight, it helped that the driver was so easygoing and had the child seat ready. They kept an eye on the flight, so even though we got in behind schedule, the car was right there.
We didn’t want to juggle luggage and kids in a taxi line, so we set up a private car from the airport to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays.
Landing with the whole crew, it made all the difference that the driver was waiting at arrivals with room for everyone. Our flight came in late and the driver was still there waiting — no extra charge, nothing to sort out. It was a private car just for us, which made the ride to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays easy and calm.
Vinimos a Florida de luna de miel y arrancar con una recogida privada marcó la pauta. Nos recogieron puntual, sin esperas.
Flying into Miami on my own, I wasn’t up for the taxi line after a long flight, so I booked a private ride to Residences at Bayside – by Elite City Stays. The car was clean, cool, and comfortable, and the AC was perfect. The driver was clearly experienced, exactly what you want after a flight.