There are 4 ways to get from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve by bus, shuttle, or car
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Matapalo to San Josébus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
- Take a shuttle bus from San José to MonteverdePrivate / ...
6h 25m$55–297Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matapalo to San Josébus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
- Take the bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverdebus 675
11h 23m$23–28Drive 212 km
- Drive from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reservecar 212 km
4h 6m$29–42Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to MonteverdePrivate
2h 42m$490–495
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is to bus which costs $23 - $28 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is to shuttle which takes 2h 42m and costs $490 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. However, there are services departing from Matapalo and arriving at Monteverde via Terminal Cartago and Terminal 7-10 San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Matapalo and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is 309 km. The road distance is 212 km.
The best way to get from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 25m and costs $55 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, including transfers.
Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Matapalo station.
Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is 212 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
There are 390+ hotels available in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
What companies run services between Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica?
RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Dominical to Monteverde on demand. Tickets cost $459 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from Matapalo to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $15–17
Bus from Matapalo to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $15–17
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $277
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Dominical to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $459
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $72
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
Shuttle from San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Phone
- (+506) 4100 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interbus Shuttles
Shuttle from San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $260
- Schedules at
- Interbus Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 2642 0024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zuma Tours
Shuttle from San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Zuma Tours
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
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