How to get from Monteverde to San Jose
About traveling from Monteverde to San Jose
Both Monteverde and San Jose 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 jungle to the city. In Monteverde, marvel the naturally beautiful and vibrant rainforests, sure to transport you to paradise, while San Jose is the cultural epicenter filled with museums, theatres, and impressive restaurants.
If you decide to take a car transfer from Monteverde to San Jose, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights, including the Macaw Sanctuary Natuwa, the lively port city of Punta Arenas, the thrilling Crocodile Bridge, the vibrant Else Kientzler Garden, the Los Chorros waterfalls, and the Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria.
How to get from Monteverde to San Jose
If you’re travelling from Monteverde to San Jose, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Monteverde to San Jose. The fastest way to travel from Monteverde to San Jose is by car, therefore a car is of course the best way to travel from Monteverde to San Jose since it’s so convenient.
Monteverde to San Jose by bus
To travel from Monteverde to San Jose by bus, go to The Monteverde Bus terminal and buy a ticket to Terminal 7-10 (San Jose). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 6:30 AM, and the last bus is at 2:30 PM, with 2 buses running at those two times. The bus from Monteverde to San Jose is run by Transmonteverde with bus tickets from Monteverde to San Jose costing about €5 for the 4.5 hour trip. The distance from Monteverde to San Jose is about 138 kilometers.
All options offer direct service from Monteverde to San Jose.
Time intervals: Two routes daily at 06:30 AM and 02:30 PM
First/Last departure: 6:30 AM/2:30 PM
Avg. price: $7
Distance: ~138 km
Duration: ~4.5 hr
Operating companies: Transmonteverde
Monteverde to San Jose private car transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Monteverde to San Jose. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Monteverde, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in San Jose, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
Avg. price: From $36 per seat
Distance: 144 km
Duration: Door-to-door in 2 h 40 min
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from San Jose to Monteverde
