A private shuttle is a vehicle booked exclusively for your group, with a professional driver, that takes you door to door between any two points in Costa Rica — airport to hotel, hotel to hotel, beach to volcano. There are no other passengers, no fixed departure time, and no stops you didn't ask for.
It's the most common way visitors get around Costa Rica without renting a car, because the country's distances are longer than they look on a map and the mountain roads take real local experience to drive well.
| Private shuttle | Shared shuttle | Rental car | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Per vehicle (flat) | Per person | Per day + gas, tolls, insurance |
| Departure | When you want | Fixed schedule | When you want |
| Route | Straight to your door | Several hotel stops | You drive & navigate |
| Best for | Families, groups of 3+, tight connections | Solo travelers on a budget | Confident drivers exploring on their own |
Because our price is per vehicle, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a shared shuttle from three passengers up — and you get the whole vehicle to yourselves. For a full honest comparison read Do you need a car in Costa Rica?
Real prices, per vehicle, taxes and tolls included. These are some of our most requested routes:
| Route | Time | Up to 5 | Up to 9 | Up to 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia Airport → Tamarindo | 1h 30min | $135 | $175 | $230 |
| San José Airport → Jacó | 1h 30min | $175 | $210 | $245 |
| San José Airport → La Fortuna | 3h | $220 | $275 | $360 |
| San José Airport → Monteverde | 3h | $220 | $265 | $350 |
| San José Airport → Manuel Antonio | 3h | $220 | $300 | $360 |
| Liberia Airport → La Fortuna | 3h | $225 | $280 | $345 |
| La Fortuna → Monteverde | 4h | $255 | $300 | $385 |
We price 640 route combinations across the country — see your exact price instantly on the route finder or browse all routes.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Staria | Up to 5 | Couples and families with luggage |
| Toyota Hiace | Up to 9 | Larger families and friend groups |
| Maxus V90 | Up to 12 | Big groups travelling together |
Travelling with a surfboard, a wheelchair or oversized luggage? Tell us when you book — see travelling with a surfboard.
Payment in full at booking · free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Travesía is Eddie, a local driver based in La Fortuna who founded the company in 2022, and his small team. You book directly with him on WhatsApp or online — not through a call centre. 5.0 on Google (99 reviews) and 5.0 on TripAdvisor (54 reviews, Travelers' Choice 2025), with an ICT tourism transport certificate since 2022.
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