Shared Shuttle from San Jose to Monteverde

San Jose, Costa Rica

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the stresses of public transit and the sky-high price of private travel with this small-group shuttle from San Jose to Monteverde. Picked up from your location in San Jose/Alajuela, you and your group will get to offload your bags, take a seat on the comfortable minibus, and log onto the WiFi. From there, simply sit back and enjoy the 3-hour journey to your Monteverde/Santa Elena destination.

Travel in the safety and comfort of a semi-private vehicle with a professional driver
Great for individuals and small groups (1-3 travelers)
Hassle-free door-to-door service between San Jose and Monteverde
Limited to 15 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience

What's Included

Driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Taxes and Fees
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Water bottle
WiFi on board
Airport pickup

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

• Hotel pickup from San Jose/Alajuela only. We will pick you up at the hotel, private home or identifiable landmark to start this great expedition. • Hotel drop off at Monteverde/Santa Elena only. We will drop you off at the airport, hotel, private home or identifiable landmark. • Pickup time depends on the pickup location. Please provide the pickup location so we can give you an approximate pickup time. • The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups. • Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. • The driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at the pickup location for a passenger traveling on shared shuttles. If passenger doesn't show 10 minutes passed the pickup time they will be considered No Show and 100% of the service will be charged. • For airport pick-ups our representative will meet you at Malinche Restaurant (located outside the airport terminal) carrying a sign with your name on. Do not listen to other vendors trying to sell you services, charge you more, grab your bags or tell you that we are not coming for you. If for some reason you cannot find our representative contact us by WhatsApp chat, phone call or email.

Drop-off points

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What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Approximate pickup time depends on the pickup location.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All shared shuttles include a 10 minute rest stop where passengers can stretch, use the facilities, and get a snack. This stop may be a connection stop or may involve a change of vehicle depending on the route.
Please provide the pickup location so we can give you an approximate pickup time.
Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.

Please provide the drop off location.
The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.
The driver will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at the pickup location for a passenger traveling on shared shuttles. If passenger doesn't show 10 minutes passed the pickup time they will be considered No Show and 100% of the service will be charged.
For airport pick-ups our representative will meet you at Malinche Restaurant (located outside the airport terminal) carrying a sign with your name on. Do not listen to other vendors trying to sell you services, charge you more, grab your bags or tell you that we are not coming for you. If for some reason you cannot find our representative contact us by WhatsApp chat, phone call or email.
Morning shared shuttles are operated with a minimum of 2 passengers. If you are only 1 passenger, you can still check for availability since it is possible that we have more passengers on that same date/time and thus accommodate your reservation at the closest time/date available.
Afternoon shared shuttles are operated with a minimum of 4 passengers. If you have fewer passengers, you can still check for availability since it is possible that we have more passengers on that same date/time and thus accommodate your reservation at the closest time/date available.
Please provide us with the departure time, and exact name of the pick-up and drop-off locations (airport, hotel, private home, or identifiable landmark in Costa Rica). Otherwise, we can't completely confirm the booking until we have all this info.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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All good. Roads much...

Bruce_D, Jul 2026

All good. Roads much better condition than expected. Great views of the country as we travelled in comfort.

We needed a ride and we...

Petar_S, Nov 2023

We needed a ride and we got lucky with our driver, he chatted us up and safely got us to where we needed to go

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Valued Traveler, Thank you for sharing your experience with our Shared Shuttle service. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive ride and a bit of luck with your driver. It's wonderful to know that the driver not only got you safely to your destination but also engaged in friendly conversation, adding a personal touch to your journey. Your satisfaction and safety are our top priorities, and we appreciate your trust in our services. If your travels bring you back to Costa Rica, we'd be honored to be your transportation choice again. Justin, owner The Faro Travel Costa Rica Family WhatsApp and Telegram: +506 8578-4040