There are different ways to get to Monteverde depending from where you are coming from. Below we have added the most used ways to get to Monteverde from the most common destinations, some things you can book directly through us with the link given. We use a secure website system and activities are charged directly to your credit card.

From Common Destinations:

Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna)

Jeep Boat Jeep also Called Taxi Boat taxi:

The taxi boat taxi or jeep boat jeep, consists of a van picking you up at your hotel front desk in either Arenal or Monteverde, and driving you to the lake. There you will board a covered motor launch and enjoy magnificent views during the half hour passage, at the other side another van will drive you to your next  hotel.

This is the fastest way to travel between Arenal and Monteverde, some people also called it Van Boat Van ,Jeep boat Jeep or Taxi Boat taxi. It is the best way to travel from Arenal to Monteverde or from Monteverde to Arenal.

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Jeep Boat Jeep and Horseback Riding

This is the most adventures way to travel from Arenal to Monteverde. Trip starts from Arenal at 7:00 am, you will be taken to the lake of Arenal where you will enjoy a 30 minute boat journey to the opposite side of the lake. There, you will start a  beautiful horseback riding around the lake with beautiful views of the Volcano and the lake, half way through the horseback ride you will enjoy some seasonal fruits and water, after the trip you will be transported to your next hotel in Monteverde . You get to Monteverde around 1 pm

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Regular Public Bus:

Catch the Public bus leaving Arenal or la Fortuna downtown at 8:00 am towards Tilaran, Once in Tilaran catch bus towards Monteverde at 12:30 pm. You will get to Monteverde around 3:30 pm.

Rental Car:

The most common route is via La Fortuna – Tilaran – Monteverde, it takes around 4 hours total. If you have a 4×4 is much better to drive faster, otherwise you would have to drive slower because the last 35 kilometers are dirt road. It is better to do it during the day time.

Click here to view a the Google Maps Route

How get your quote or book your vehicle: Email vinicio@hertzcr.com and request your quote, please mention us in your email to get the 15% special discount

From San Jose:

Via Public Bus:

Buses depart San Jose at 6:30 am and 2:30 pm and take around 5 hours to get to Monteverde, depending on traffic conditions. The cost is around $ 6 p.p. We recommend to buy tickets a day before or at least be at the bus station 1 hour before departure. Buses usually get very busy during important dates: Christmas, Easter, New years.

The San José terminal is located in the old bus station to Puntarenas, in Barrio México.

Bus Schedule:

Departures from San José: 6:30 a.m. y 2:30 p.m.
Departures from Monteverde: 6:30 a.m. y 2:30 p.m

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Transmonteverde
(506) 2645-6314 – (506) 2645-7447 – (506) 2256-7710
transmonteverde@yahoo.com
They don’t take phone reservations.

Shared Shuttle Service:

Our shuttle service is an easy, safe and comfortable way to travel throughout Costa Rica.
A shuttle service is a shared, hotel-to-hotel transportation between main tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Reservation is needed.

What’s a Shuttle Service?

Our Shuttle Services are the most convenient way to travel between hotels in Costa Rica. These Shuttle Services connect all the main tourist destinations in the country, thus affording our passengers a comfortable, reliable way to travel around Costa Rica without any hassles or worries.

From San Jose to Monteverde there are 2 schedules, 7:30 am or 2:30 pm

Afternoon Shuttle Click Here

Morning Shuttle Click Here

Private Shuttle Service:

A private shuttle consists of a van waiting for you at the airport (SJO) or your hotel in San Jose and driving you direct to Monteverde. The driver will hold a sign with your name out side baggage claim and transport you. Fastest way to Monteverde

Please Click Here if you wish to book the private shuttle

From Liberia:

Public Bus

Cathch any bus going from Liberia to San Jose or Puntarenas, have the driver get you off on the highway in the intersection called SARDINAL.( At the Rancho Grande Gas Station) Once In Sardinal buses heading to Monteverde go  through at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, you then will arrive Monteverde at 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm . There is also a bus going through Sardinal at 9:00 am which gets to Monteverde around 11:00 am.
Buses can be up to 30 minutes late or early in Sardinal , depending on traffic conditions, but they are regularly on time.
Shuttle
A private mini van will transport you from the Airport or any hotel in Liberia direct to Monteverde. The total drive is around 3 hours. Full Insurance and new vans with AC.
If you wish to book click here!
Private Shuttle Service:private shuttle consists of a van waiting for you at the airport and driving you direct to Monteverde. The driver will hold a sign with your name out side baggage claim and transport you. The total drive is 3 hours and the will drop

If you wish to book click here!

 

Renta  a Car

The most common route is via Liberia – La Irma – Las Juntas -Monteverde, it takes around 3.5  hours total. If you have a 4×4 is much better to drive faster, otherwise you would have to drive slower because the last 33 kilometers are dirt road. It is better to do it during the day time.

Click here to view a Google maps screen Shot of the route

How get your quote or book your vehicle: Email vinicio@hertzcr.com and request your quote, please mention us in your email to get the 15% special discount