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How to get fromMonteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to Playa Grandeby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to Playa Grande by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to La Irmataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Irma to Huacasbus bus 1502
    2h 51m
    $106–128

  2. Drive 162.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to Playa Grandecar car 162.1 km
    3h 32m
    $22–32

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4h 11m
    $514–599

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Playa Conchalshuttle bus Private / ...
    3h 10m
    $131–411

  5. Line 625 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Irmabus bus 625
    2. Take the bus from La Irma to Huacasbus bus 1502
    4h 4m
    $36–45

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica and Playa Grande, Costa Rica?

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Monteverde to Playa Conchal hourly. Tickets cost $343 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Tropical Tours Shuttles also services this route once daily.

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