How To Get From Santa Teresa to Monteverde Best Way

How To Get From Santa Teresa to Monteverde Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi, van and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Santa Teresa to Monteverde?

The distance from Santa Teresa Beach to Monteverde is 150 kilometers if you get the ferry and 220 kilometers if you avoid the ferry which is faster. Click here to book online Monteverde activities

The travel time from Santa Teresa Beach to Monteverde is around 4 hours and 15 minutes by car plus ferry. Read here how to get from Monteverde to Santa Teresa

What Is The Cheapest Way From Santa Teresa to Monteverde?

The cheapest way from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is by bus for $9 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 6 hours from Santa Teresa Beach to Monteverde.

What Is The Best Way From Santa Teresa to Monteverde?

The best way from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is by shared van for $62 USD you can book online and 4 hours travel time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN MONTEVERDE

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 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 SANTA TERESA TO MONTEVERDE

BUS FROM SANTA TERESA TO MONTEVERDE (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is by bus plus ferry. First you will have to ride a local bus from Santa Teresa to Cobano and Cobano to Paquera Ferry Port, and catch the ferry and the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SANTA TERESA TO COBANO

The Transportes Cobano Bus schedule from Santa Teresa to Cobano is leaving every hour from 6 am to 7 pm. Check here Transportes Cobano schedule and route!

The bus travel time from Santa Teresa Beach to Cobano is 30 minutes. The bus fare from Santa Teresa Beach to Cobano is around $1 USD. 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM COBANO TO PAQUERA

The bus schedule from Cobano to Paquera is starting at 4 am, 6 45 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 2 45 pm, and 4 30 pm. The bus travel time from Cobano to Paquera is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the bus fare from Cobano to Paquera is $2 USD.

FERRY SCHEDULE BOAT FROM PAQUERA TO PUNTARENAS

The ferry boat schedule from Paquera to Puntarenas Ferry Port is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm. The ferry ride from Paquera to Puntarenas is 1 hour and 30 minutes and the ferry ticket is around $2 USD.

Once in Puntarenas Ferry Port if you want to get a public bus to Monteverde. You will have to walk 20 minutes or get a taxi to the Bus Terminal in Puntarenas from Puntarenas Ferry Port.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO MONTEVERDE

Once in Puntarenas you will have to ride the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Monteverde is starting at 8 30 am, 12 30 pm and 2 15 pm. Check the schedule Buses here!

It will take 2 hours and 30 minutes travel time from Puntarenas to Monteverde and the bus fare is $4 USD. 

The total bus and ferry fare from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is $9 USD including the bus coming from Santa Teresa and the ferry too. The total travel time is around 6 hours and 30 minutes depending on the traffic and the waiting time.

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SHARED VAN FROM SANTA TERESA TO MONTEVERDE (BEST WAY)

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

The van fare from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is $62 USD and you can book online.

TAXI/UBER FROM SANTA TERESA TO MONTEVERDE

The travel time by taxi from Santa Teresa Beach to Monteverde is around 4 hours and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is around $220 USD for 4 hours and 15 minutes ride.

CAR RENTAL AT SANTA TERESA BEACH

There are many options for renting a car in Santa Teresa. 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 4 hours and 15 minutes to get to Monteverde from Santa Teresa with a private car including the ferry ride ($25 USD per car and $1.50 USD per person). A few agencies like Hertz and Avis are available for $30 USD daily.

BEST WAY FROM SANTA TERESA TO MONTEVERDE BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 6-7 hours of travel time. You will pay around $8 USD including the bus coming from Puntarenas and Santa Teresa with the ferry crossing Gulf of Nicoya.

The best way from Santa Teresa to Monteverde is by van for $62 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Santa Teresa Beach to Monteverde is around $220 USD and 4 hours and 15 minutes travel time.

Happy Travels!