How to get from San Jose to Monteverde

How to Get

Apr 10

About traveling from San Jose to Monteverde

Both San Jose and Monteverde perfectly represent Costa Rican culture in opposite ways, from the liveliness of the locals to the stunning nature, you can enjoy the best of both worlds, from the city to the jungle. San Jose is the cultural epicenter filled with museums, theatres, and impressive restaurants. While in Monteverde, marvel the naturally beautiful and vibrant rainforests, sure to transport you to paradise.

If you decide to take a car transfer from San Jose to Monteverde, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria, the fresh Los Chorros waterfalls, the vibrant Else Kientzler Garden, the thrilling Crocodile Bridge, the lively port city of Punta Arenas, and the Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa.

How to get from San Jose to Monteverde

If you’re traveling from San Jose to Monteverde, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from San Jose to Monteverde. The fastest way to travel from San Jose to Monteverde is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from San Jose to Monteverde since it’s so convenient.

San Jose to Monteverde by bus

To travel from San Jose to Monteverde by bus, go to Terminal 7-10 and buy a ticket at the station to Monteverde. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. There are about 2 buses to Monteverde that depart from San Jose Terminal 7-10 every day at 6:30AM and 2:30PM. The earliest bus is at 6:30 AM, and the last bus is at 2:30 PM. The bus from San Jose to Monteverde is run by Transmonteverde with bus tickets from San Jose to Monteverde costing around 6 EUR for the about 4.5 hour trip. The distance from San Jose to Monteverde is about 138 kilometers.

All options offer direct service from San Jose to Monteverde.

San Jose to Monteverde by bus

Time intervals

Two routes daily at at 06:30AM and 02:30PM

First/Last Departure

6:30 AM/2:30 PM

Avg. Price

€6

Distance

~138 km

Duration

~4.5 hr

Operating Companies

Transmonteverde

San Jose to Monteverde Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from San Jose to Monteverde. You will be picked up at your accommodation in San Jose, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Monteverde, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!