From $110 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside 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 want 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 Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside places you in the quiet, residential stretch of the barrier island where the crowds thin out and the pace slows down. Above the busier mid-island blocks, the neighborhood settles into Surfside and Bal Harbour, a low-key pocket known for some of the widest and least-crowded sand in the county. It is a calmer base than the louder parts of the coast, and it keeps you close to the water without putting you in the middle of the noise.
Once you reach, plenty sits within easy reach. Bal Harbour Shops is a short hop away, and the Surfside beachwalk runs close by for an unhurried stroll along the shore. The North Beach Bandshell and Collins Avenue are also within comfortable range of North Beach, so an evening out or a walk to dinner does not ask much of you. The area rewards travelers who want the ocean at hand and a neighborhood that stays relaxed after dark.
The water itself is only a short walk or drive from the door, which is why so numerous guests add a beach stop the same day they land rather than waiting for the next morning. It is the kind of spot where you can drop your bags, change, and be near the sand within minutes of settling in. Questions about rooms, rates, and on-site amenities belong to the property itself; our part of the trip is getting you to the door on time and in comfort, so the arrival lines up cleanly with everything the neighborhood has to offer.
The trip from Miami International Airport to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside is a single private ride, door to door, with no stops for other passengers. After you clear the terminal on the arrivals level, your driver is already there to meet you, help with the luggage, and walk you to the vehicle. Your bags ride with you the whole way, and the car is reserved for your group alone from the curb to the destination.
The route runs about 15 miles by way of SR-112 Toll, and the drive commonly takes somewhere between 29 and 37 minutes depending on the time of day. Rush hour adds the extra minutes, so the pickup is timed to your actual landing rather than a fixed slot. If the flight runs early or late, the whole pickup simply shifts with it, which keeps the arrival peaceful and predictable from the moment you step outside.
The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside is 15.7 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 34 minutes without heavy traffic via the Airport Expressway (SR 112) and SR 907. The fare is per vehicle: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 15.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drive time | 34 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | Airport Expressway (SR 112), SR 907 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 15.7 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the inn, drop-off at the departures curb at MIA after about 34 minutes. From The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside is 15.7 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 34 minutes via the Airport Expressway (SR 112) and SR 907; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV.
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 The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside takes about 34 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 The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside covers 15.7 miles.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $110. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($170), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside.
Yes. Drivers cover the 15.7 miles between MIA and The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside 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
Para una llegada sin estrés, mi pareja y yo reservamos esto para ir de MIA directo a The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside. Era un auto privado para nuestro grupo, lo que hizo el viaje a The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside tranquilo. Llegando pasada la medianoche, fue un gran alivio tener un auto privado ya esperando.
My husband and I didn’t want to deal with the airport taxi chaos, so we arranged a private ride to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside. Honestly the easiest part of our whole trip — everything was handled from the second we landed. A smooth, easy start to the two of us being on vacation. Can’t recommend it enough.
Smooth ride, friendly driver, one fixed fare. No complaints at all. Our flight came in late and the driver adjusted with no problem — not a worry at all.
Traveling with our two kids, I was NOT about to wrangle a taxi at MIA, so I booked a private van to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside. The driver was a safe, calm driver, which made it feel first-class. Honestly the smoothest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free.
I booked a private transfer from MIA to The Roof Top at Residence Inn Surfside so I could just walk out and go after the flight. The fare was fixed and agreed up front — no meter, no surprises, which I really appreciated after traveling.