How To Get From Manuel Antonio to Monteverde – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on January 9th, 2023 at 10:46 pm

How To Get From Manuel Antonio to Monteverde – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer. The distance from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is 182 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car. The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around $180 USD. Read here how to get from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Manuel Antonio to Monteverde?

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by bus $10 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 6-7 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Manuel Antonio to Monteverde?

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by shared van for $41 USD per person and 4 hours travel time and you can book online

You can rent a car at Manuel Antonio or private transportation prices will be around $180 USD.

Read here how to get from Manuel Antonio to Jaco Beach, Manuel Antonio to Tortuguero and Manuel Antonio to Montezuma Beach

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WHERE TO STAY IN MONTEVERDE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Monteverde. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO MONTEVERDE

BUS FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO MONTEVERDE (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by bus. There is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Manuel Antonio to Quepos.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO QUEPOS

The bus schedule from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is leaving every 30 minutes starting at 4 am and the bus travel time is around 15 minutes ride. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around $1 USD. 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO PUNTARENAS

The bus schedule from Quepos to Puntarenas is starting at 4 30 am, 5 30 am, 7 30 am, 11 pm, 2 pm, 3 30 pm 4 30 pm and 6 pm. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!

The bus travel time from Quepos to Puntarenas is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Quepos to Puntarenas is around $5 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO MONTEVERDE

Once in Puntarenas you will have to ride a bus going to Monteverde. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Monteverde is twice daily 8 30 am and 2 15 pm.

There are buses at 1 15 pm (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) and 3 30 pm (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). Check here TransMonteverde Bus schedule and route!

The bus travel time from Puntarenas to Monteverde is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare from Puntarenas to Monteverde is $4 USD and it’s leaving at 6 am.

The total bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is $10 USD. The total travel time from Manuel Anonio to Monteverde is around 6-7 hours with the waiting time can be longer.

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SHARED VAN FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO MONTEVERDE

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is 4 hours.

The van fare from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is $41 USD and you can book online

TAXI FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO MONTEVERDE

If you go from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The taxi fare from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around $160-180 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO MONTEVERDE

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around $160-180 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT MANUEL ANTONIO

There are many options for renting a car in Manuel Antonio. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Monteverde or if you would love to move around.

It will take you 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to Monteverde from Manuel Antonio in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTEVERDE TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $190 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be $35 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM MONTEVERDE TO MANUEL ANTONIO

BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 6-7 hours travel time. You will pay around $10 USD from Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas and Quepos to Monteverde.

The best way from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is by van for $41 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde is around $180 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN MONTEVERDE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a bit pricey compared to other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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