How To Get From Monteverde To Tortuguero Best Way

How To Get From Monteverde To Tortuguero Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer plus the ferry.

What Is The Distance From Monteverde to Tortuguero?

The distance from Monteverde to Tortuguero is 260 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Monteverde to Tortuguero is around 5 hours and 45 minutes by car to La Pavona where you can get the boat to Tortuguero. Read here how to get from Tortuguero to Monteverde the reverse way

What Is The Cheapest Way From Monteverde to Tortuguero?

The cheapest way from Monteverde to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat for $16 USD and it will be around 12 hours.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TORTUGUERO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Tortuguero. 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 MONTEVERDE TO TORTUGUERO

BUS FROM MONTEVERDE TO TORTUGUERO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Monteverde to Tortuguero is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus TransMonteverde going from Monteverde to San Jose Costa Rica getting to Terminal 7-10 in city center.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAN JOSE

The bus schedule from Monteverde to San Jose is twice daily with TransMonteverde. The first bus from Monteverde to San Jose is leaving at 5 30 am and the second one at 2 30 pm.

The bus fare from Monteverde to San Jose Costa Rica is around $6 USD. And the travel time from Monteverde to San Jose is around 5 hours. Check here Transmonteverde Bus schedule and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE COSTA RICA TO TORTUGUERO

The bus from San Jose to Tortuguero is leaving from Grand Caribe Bus Terminal. The buses are leaving early morning on the way to Cariari where you will have to transfer to another bus going to La Pavona. You will have to get an early bus if you want to reach Tortuguero on the public boat.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO CARIARI

The bus schedule from San Jose to Cariari with Grupo Caribeños (leaving from Grand Caribe Bus Terminal) is starting at 6 30 am, 9 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 30 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm. The bus travel time from San Jose to Cariari is 2 hours and the bus fare from San Jose to Cariari is $3 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM CARIARI TO LA PAVONA

The bus schedule from Cariari to La Pavona is starting at 5 am, 9 am, 11 30 am and 3 pm. The bus travel time from Cariari to La Pavona is around 1 hour and 30 minutes and the bus fare from Cariari to La Pavona is $2 USD.

BOAT FROM LA PAVONA TO TORTUGUERO

Once in La Pavona you will have to get a boat. You can buy the tickets in the restaurant and it will be a shared boat up to 20 people going from La Pavona to Tortuguero. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat departure schedule from La Pavona to Tortuguero is starting at 6 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and the last one at 4 30 pm (when the bus from Cariari to La Pavona is getting).

The boat ride from La Pavona to Tortuguero will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boats schedule (estimated time not fixed) there are also private boats (more expensive) going from La Pavona to Tortuguero.

The total travel time from Monteverde to Tortuguero is around 12 hours by bus plus boat. The total bus and boat fare from Monteverde to Tortuguero is $16 USD.

TAXI/UBER FROM MONTEVERDE TO TORTUGUERO

The travel time by taxi is around 5 hours and 45 minutes to La Pavona and later you will have to ride the boat to Tortuguero.

The taxi fare from Monteverde to Tortuguero is around $300 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM MONTEVERDE TO TORTUGUERO

The best way from Monteverde to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat if you go on a budget for a total of 12 hours travel time. You will pay around $16 USD including the bus coming from Monteverde to San Jose Costa Rica and Cariari to La Pavona with the boat to Tortuguero.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from San Jose to Tortuguero is around $300 USD and 5 hours and 45 minutes travel time to reach La Pavona.

Happy Travels!