The majority of our international guests arrive to Costa Rica after landing at Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) in Alajuela, just outside the capital of San José. The following therefore outlines transportation options from Alajuela and San José.

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Driving: Most Flexible Option

Please see the Driving Directions page if you will be driving to Valle Escondido Preserve. If you need a rental car for your vacation in Costa Rica, we recommend:

• Alamo Car Rental: www.alamocostarica.com

• Dollar Rent A Car: www.dollarcostarica.com

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Collective Shuttle: Most Convenient Option

Modern, air-conditioned comfortable shuttles that make  daily trips between San José’s Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) and Monteverde.

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• Quality Transfers: Shuttle transfers from San José and Monteverde. www.qualitytransferscr.com
  Schedules:

  • 2:00 pm

            Rate: Adult $69 child: $52 / Hours: 4.5 h
       

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• Interbus: Shuttle transport from San José to Monteverde. www.interbusonline.com
  Schedules:

  • 8:00 am 
    Rate: Adult $50 / Child $25 / Hours: 4,5 h

  • 2:00 pm

           Rate: Adult $45 / Child: $22.5 / Hours:4,5 h

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Public Bus: Most Adventurous Option 

Bus station to Monteverde is located in Terminal 7-10, Street 8 San José.  www.transmonteverde.com

• Schedules: 6:30 AM and 2:30 PM

• Rate: ₡3500 ($5.50 aprox) / Hours: 4,5 h