How To Get From Tamarindo To Monteverde Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Tamarindo to Monteverde?
The distance from Tamarindo to Monteverde is 163 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Tamarindo to Monteverde is around 3 hours and the taxi fare is around $160 USD. Read here how to get from Monteverde to Tamarindo the reverse way
What Is The Cheapest Way From Tamarindo to Monteverde?
The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by bus for $11 USD. The bus travel time from Tamarindo to Monteverde could be around 10 hours depending on the waiting time and bus transfers.
What Is The Best Way From Tamarindo to Monteverde?
The best way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by shared van for $49 USD you can book online and 3 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 TAMARINDO TO MONTEVERDE
BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO MONTEVERDE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by bus. You will have to get the Autobuses La Pampa bus from Tamarindo to Liberia, Cañas, Tilaran and Monteverde. We recommend you start your day around 4-5 am from Tamarindo to get to Monteverde around 3-4 pm.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM TAMARINDO TO LIBERIA
The bus schedule from Tamarindo to Liberia starts at 3 30 am, 4 30 am, 5 45 am, 7 30 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 30 am, 1 pm, 2 15 pm, 4 15 pm, 5 pm and 6 30 pm. There are buses (Autobuses La Pampa and Empresa Alfaro Buses) going from Tamarindo to Liberia.
The bus fare from Tamarindo to Liberia is $3 USD. The travel time is around 2 hours and it can be longer to reach to Liberia city center. Click here schedule and route with Empresa Alfaro!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LIBERIA TO CAÑAS
Once in Liberia you will have to get the bus from Liberia to Cañas. The bus schedule from Liberia to Cañas is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm. The bus travel time from Liberia to Cañas is around 1 hour and the bus fare is $3 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CAÑAS TO TILARAN
Once in Cañas you will have to ride the bus from Cañas to Tilaran. The bus schedule from Cañas to Tilaran is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm. The bus travel time from Tilaran to Cañas is less than an hour and the bus fare from Cañas to Tilaran is $1 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM TILARAN TO MONTEVERDE
Once you are in Tilaran you will have to take the bus from Tilaran to Monteverde. The bus schedule from Tilaran to Monteverde is starting at 4 am, 8 30 am, 12 30 pm and 5 pm. You will not reach at 4 am and 8 30 am coming from Tamarindo.
But you can get the bus from Tilaran to Monteverde at 12 30 pm or get the last bus leaving at 5 pm. It will take 2 hours travel time from Tilaran to Monteverde and the bus fare from Tilaran to Monteverde is around $4 USD.
The total travel time from Tamarindo to Monteverde is around 8-10 hours. The total bus fare from Tamarindo to Monteverde is $11 USD.
Apart from the bus ride you will have to add the waiting time every time that you transfer the buses. We recommend you to start your day around 4-5 am from Tamarindo to get to Monteverde around 3 pm.
SHARED VAN FROM TAMARINDO TO MONTEVERDE (BEST WAY)
The best way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Tamarindo to Monteverde is 3 hours.
The van fare from Tamarindo to Monteverde is $49 USD and you can book online
TAXI/UBER FROM TAMARINDO TO MONTEVERDE
The travel time by taxi is around 3 hours and the taxi fare from Tamarindo to Monteverde is around $160 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO MONTEVERDE BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time since you have to take 4 buses. You will pay around $11 USD including the bus coming from Tamarindo.
The best way from Tamarindo to Monteverde is by van for $45 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel and you will be in 3 hours without any other transfer.
If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tamarindo to Monteverde is around $160 USD and 3 hours travel time.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.
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