There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) by bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus, line 625 bus
best- Take the bus from Alajuela to Las Juntasbus Las Juntas
- Take the bus from Las Juntas to Monteverdebus 625
4h 53m$9–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverdebus 675
7h 17m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Monteverde (Station)125.9 km
2h 31m$45–65Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station)car 125.9 km
2h 31m$17–25Shuttle via Alajuela
- Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to MonteverdePrivate / ...
1h 44m$316–317Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to MonteverdePrivate / ...
4h 25m$201–202
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) is to bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) is to shuttle via Alajuela which takes 1h 44m and costs $316 - $317.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station). However, there are services departing from El Cacique and arriving at Monteverde via Alajuela and Las Juntas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Monteverde (Station) is 155 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) without a car is to bus and line 625 bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station), including transfers.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, depart from Terminal 7-10 San José station.
San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, arrive at Monteverde station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station) is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Monteverde (Station).
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What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJO), Costa Rica and Monteverde (Station), Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from El Cacique to Monteverde via Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, Alajuela, and Las Juntas in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +506 2222 0610
- info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Alajuela to Las Juntas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Las Juntas to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Terminal 7-10 San José to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Alajuela to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $315
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Jose-SJO to Monteverde (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Monteverde (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







