How to Get from Monteverde to Santa Teresa

For a hassle-free journey, taking a minivan from Monteverde to Santa Teresa is a great choice. Tickets start at — more expensive than the bus, but includes free hotel pickup and drop-off.

You won't need to worry about all the transfers or whether you will make it to your connecting bus. Your minivan operator will take care of everything for you.

Travel time by minivan is around .

What to expect with the minivan transfer from Monteverde to Santa Teresa

With a direct land transfer, you will either take the same minivan the whole way through or take two minivans with a transfer halfway through the trip. Either way, this journey will be completely overland.

The other option is to take a combined minivan and ferry. For this route, the first part of the journey is a minivan from your hotel in Monteverde to Puntarenas Port. And then, you will take a ferry to Paquera Harbour. Here, you will go back to your minivan for the rest of the journey to Santa Teresa.

Double check your chosen company's route before booking to avoid any surprises on the day of your trip.

Are you on a budget? The bus is the cheapest way to get from Monteverde to Santa Teresa. It’s also the least convenient, though, because there are no direct buses for this route. You’ll have to take 3 buses plus a ferry.

With combined rates from $13 and a travel time of at least 5h 50m, it's up to you to decide whether the savings are worth the effort for this route. Also, expect to spend extra time waiting for your connecting buses and ferry.

PRO TIP: Do not ever lose sight of your belongings. Luggage thieves are notorious in bus stations and buses in Costa Rica. Make sure your bigger bags are inside the luggage compartment before boarding the bus and don’t forget to get your luggage ticket. As for your smaller bags with valuable belongings, it’s better to put them in front of you or between your feet instead of the overhead bin.