Last updated on August 22nd, 2023 at 10:44 pm
How To Get From Playa Flamingo to Monteverde Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Playa Flamingo to Monteverde?
The distance from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is 163 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is around 3 hours and 30 minutes by car. Read here how to get from Monteverde to Playa Flamingo the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa Flamingo to Monteverde?
The cheapest way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by bus for $11 USD. The bus travel time will be around 6-7 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Playa Flamingo to Monteverde?
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by shared van for $51 USD per person and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time and you can book online.
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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. A double room hostel 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 PLAYA FLAMINGO TO MONTEVERDE
SHARED VAN FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO MONTEVERDE (BEST WAY)
The best way from Playa Flamingo is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Playa Flamingo is 4 hours and 30 minutes. The shared vans are leaving early morning at 8 am and 2 pm!
The van fare from Playa Flamingo is $51 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO MONTEVERDE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by bus. There is no direct bus from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde. First you will have to ride a local bus from Playa Flamingo to Liberia.
Once in Liberia, you will have to take the bus going from Liberia to Cañas. From Cañas to Tilaran and from Tilaran to Monteverde
BUS ROUTE FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO LIBERIA
The bus schedule from Playa Flamingo to Liberia is starting from 6 am to 6 pm leaving every 1-2 hours. The bus fare from Playa Flamingo to Liberia Airport is $3 USD. The bus travel time from Playa Flamingo to Liberia Airport is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and it can be longer.
Bus Schedule From Liberia to Cañas
The bus schedule from Liberia to Cañas will take around 1 hour. The bus fare from Liberia to Cañas will be around $3 USD.
Bus Schedule From Cañas to Tilaran
The bus schedule from Cañas to Tilaran will be another 1-hour ride. The bus fare from Cañas to Tilaran will be around $1 USD.
Bus Schedule From Tilaran to Monteverde
Once in Tilaran, the last bus ride from Tilaran to Monteverde will take 2 hours. The bus fare from Tilaran to Monteverde is around $4 USD.
The total bus fare from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is $11 USD. The bus travel time from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is around 6-7 hours and it can be longer depending on the waiting time.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO MONTEVERDE
Hotel transfers are convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $310 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $75 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM PLAYA FLAMINGO TO MONTEVERDE BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by bus for $11 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 6-7 hours of travel time.
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by van for $51 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel and they will handle all the transfers for you.
The best way from Playa Flamingo to Monteverde is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you wish comfort for around $310 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.
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