Shuttle Monteverde to Nosara: 4-hour direct transfer

Four hours between cloud forest and Pacific coast

A shared shuttle runs four hours from Monteverde to Nosara, picking you up at your hotel or rental and dropping you at your next accommodation. The van is air-conditioned and seats multiple passengers. Drivers are local and know the route well. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available.

The experience

The shuttle leaves from your accommodation in Monteverde or Santa Elena and heads directly to Nosara, covering the route in four hours. You don't arrange separate pickups or navigate the road yourself. The driver collects you from your hotel, hostel or vacation rental and delivers you to your destination in the Nosara area. The van is new, air-conditioned and equipped for comfort on a journey that crosses from the Central Pacific highlands down toward the coast.

Drivers are local, professional and familiar with both regions. They can point out landmarks and recommend stops or destinations along the way if you ask. The service runs on schedule, so you know when to expect pickup and when you'll arrive. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby, and the vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hotel or rental pickup in Monteverde.
• four-hour direct transport in an air-conditioned van.
• drop-off at your accommodation in Nosara.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 24 pickup points.Operator's directions: “We pick up at your accommodation.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Roca Verde

Is this one for you?Book this shuttle if you're staying in Monteverde without a rental car and need to reach Nosara. The door-to-door pickup means you don't arrange a separate ride to meet the van, and the fixed four-hour schedule lets you plan the rest of your day around it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4).

How long does the shuttle take from Monteverde to Nosara?

The journey is four hours, running directly between the two areas without intermediate stops unless you request them.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the pickup point?

No. The shuttle picks you up at your hotel, hostel or vacation rental in Monteverde and drops you at your accommodation in Nosara, so door-to-door service is included.

Is the van air-conditioned?

Yes, the shuttle uses new, air-conditioned units designed for passenger comfort on the four-hour route.

Can I bring an infant or use a wheelchair?

Specialized infant seats are available on request, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are offered. Mention your needs when you book.