There are 4 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus via Puntarenas
best- Take the bus from Jacó to Orotinabus
- Take the bus from Orotina to Puntarenasbus
- Take the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdebus 625
8h 11m$11–19Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Playa Matapalo to Monteverdecar 117.8 km
2h 29m$16–23Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to MonteverdePrivate / ...
5h 32m$66–181Bus
- Take the bus from Jacó to La Fortunabus La Fortuna
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus Private
8h 53m$591–661
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $10 - $19 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. However, there are services departing from Playa Herradura and arriving at Monteverde via Jacó, Orotina and Puntarenas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Playa Matapalo and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is 199 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve without a car is to bus via Puntarenas which takes 8h 11m and costs $10 - $19.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, including transfers.
Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Transportes González y Villegas LTDA, depart from Jacó station.
Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Transportes González y Villegas LTDA, arrive at Orotina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Playa Matapalo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
There are 387+ hotels available in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Playa Herradura to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve via Jacó, Jacó, Orotina, Puntarenas, and Monteverde in around 8h 11m.
- Phone
- +506 2290 2922
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes González y Villegas LTDA
Bus from Jacó to Orotina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Transportes González y Villegas LTDA
- Phone
- +506 2777 0263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Bus from Orotina to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
Shuttle from Jacó to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $180
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Jacó to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $136
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $365
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2640 1900 / 2640 0811
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Shuttle from Jacó to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–71
- Website
- Tropical Tours Shuttles
Bus from Jacó to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $305
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
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