From $430 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Southernmost Inn of Pine Island 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.
Arrivals at MIA can feel hectic, so the meeting point is simple: the driver, already aware of your landing time from the flight tracking, waits at the arrivals level. The standard curbside greeting costs nothing extra, and the Meet & Greet inside the hall, name sign in hand, is offered for $40. After that, the journey is private and direct.
The Southernmost Inn of Pine Island is a quiet island stay set in the St James City region, out where the Gulf coast opens up close to Sanibel and Captiva. Because it sits so near the water, a stay here frequently begins just steps from the sand, which makes it easy to drop your bags and head straight out toward the beach. It is a longer haul from the city than most Miami-region lodgings, and that distance is part of the appeal: a slower, more coastal setting that feels a world away from the airport crowds you left behind.
Once you have settled in, the surrounding stretch of coast gives you plenty to explore at an unhurried pace. The J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge sits within easy reach, a favorite for anyone who likes birds, mangroves, and long quiet trails. The Sanibel Lighthouse is close by as well, an easy landmark to build a morning around.
For time on the sand, Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass are both within comfortable reach over on Sanibel and Captiva, known for their shelling, low-rise resorts, and tree-lined shores. It is the kind of place where you can wake up, walk to the water, and let the day take shape on its own. Having your own vehicle waiting at the airport means none of that easy pace gets spent standing in a line or working out how to cover the miles between the terminal and the coast. You merely reach, and the island time starts from there.
This is a door-to-door ride from the moment you step off your flight. After you clear the terminal at MIA, your driver is waiting curbside, ready to assist load the luggage into the vehicle so nothing rides in your lap. From there it is one straight run north and west toward the coast by way of I-75, roughly 180 miles that usually takes somewhere between 179 and 189 minutes depending on how the traffic moves.
The whole vehicle is yours for the journey, with room to stretch out and your own climate control for the long stretch of highway. Because the drive is a longer one, your driver can plan a rest stop along the way if you want one. Your flight is tracked from the start, so an early or late landing merely shifts the pickup to match, and the car is there when you actually walk out.
Southernmost Inn of Pine Island in St James City is 180.4 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 3 hours without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). The fare is per vehicle: $430 for the Black SUV, $575 for the Van and $705 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 180.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $430 |
| Drive time | 3 hours |
| Van, 6-9 | $575 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $705 |
| Back from Southernmost Inn of Pine Island | $430 / $575 / $705 |
The return covers the same 180.4 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the inn, drop-off at the departures curb at MIA after about 3 hours. From Southernmost Inn of Pine Island the Black SUV costs $430, the Van $575 and the Van XL $705. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Southernmost Inn of Pine Island is 180.4 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 3 hours via I-75 (Alligator Alley); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $430 for the Black SUV.
Pickup is curbside at MIA arrivals: tell us your exit door after baggage claim and the driver is there a few minutes later, in the car and with the plate you received by message. Southernmost Inn of Pine Island is then 180.4 miles away.
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 Southernmost Inn of Pine Island covers 180.4 miles.
In the Black SUV ($430 to Southernmost Inn of Pine Island) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($575) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($705) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
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 Southernmost Inn of Pine Island covers 180.4 miles via I-75 (Alligator Alley).
Every policy in full: FAQ
We flew into Miami with the little ones late at night, and having a driver waiting was a lifesaver. Honestly the smoothest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free. Our flight came in late and the driver had been tracking it — not a worry at all.
No íbamos a hacer malabares con maletas y niños en la fila de taxis, así que coordinamos un auto privado del aeropuerto a Southernmost Inn of Pine Island. El conductor cargó todas nuestras maletas para que no tuviéramos que cargar nada tras el vuelo. Llegando de noche, fue un gran alivio tener un auto privado ya esperando.
Vinimos a Florida de aniversario y arrancar con una recogida privada marcó la pauta.
We came to Florida for our anniversary and kicking it off with a private airport pickup was the right move. They kept an eye on the flight, so even though we landed late, the car was right there.
I got into Miami after a long travel day and it was so nice to have my own driver already waiting for me. I was picked up right on time, no waiting around.