How To Get From Playa Hermosa to Monteverde Best Way – You can go by bus, van and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Playa Hermosa to Monteverde?
The distance from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is 120 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is around 2 hours and 15 minutes by car. The taxi fare from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is around $160 USD. Read here how to get from Monteverde to Playa Hermosa the reverse way
What Is The Cheapest Way From Playa Hermosa to Monteverde?
The cheapest way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by bus for $8 USD. The bus travel time from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde will be around 5 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Playa Hermosa to Monteverde?
The best way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by shared van for $48 USD per person and 2 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 $15 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 HERMOSA TO MONTEVERDE
SHARED VAN FROM PLAYA HERMOSA TO MONTEVERDE (BEST WAY)
The best way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The shared vans are leaving early morning at 8 am!
The van fare from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is $48 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM PLAYA HERMOSA TO MONTEVERDE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by bus. There is no direct bus from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde.
First, you will have to ride a local bus from Playa Hermosa to Jaco. Once in Jaco, the bus goes from Jaco to Puntarenas. And from Puntarenas the bus (TransMonteverde) from Puntarenas to Santa Elena.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM JACO TO PLAYA HERMOSA
The bus from Jaco to Playa Hermosa is running every hour. The bus travel time from Jaco to Playa Hermosa is 10 minutes. The bus fare from Jaco to Playa Hermosa is around $2 USD. You can get a taxi for around $10 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM JACO TO PUNTARENAS
The bus schedule from Jaco to Puntarenas is starting at 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus travel time from Jaco Beach to Puntarenas is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Jaco to Puntarenas is around $2 USD. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO MONTEVERDE
From Puntarenas, you will ride a bus going to Monteverde. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Monteverde is twice daily 8 30 am and 2 15 pm. Also, 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 Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is $8 USD. The total travel time from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is around 5 hours and it can be longer.
TAXI/UBER FROM PLAYA HERMOSA TO MONTEVERDE
The travel time by taxi from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is around 2 hours and 15 minutes and the taxi fare is around $160 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.
BEST WAY FROM PLAYA HERMOSA TO MONTEVERDE BUS VS SHARED VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by bus for $8 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 5 hours of travel time.
The best way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by van for $48 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel; they will handle all the transfers for you.
The best way from Playa Hermosa to Monteverde is by taxi, Uber or private transportation if you wish comfort for around $180 USD and 2 hours and 15 minutes travel time.
Happy Travels!
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