Travel privately from Monteverde to San Jose Airport (SJO) with Travesia Costa Rica. San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is Costa Rica's main gateway, just outside the capital. The transfer takes about 3h, door to door, with a professional local driver. One flat price per vehicle - taxes and tolls included, and no per-person fees.
The private transfer from Monteverde to San Jose Airport (SJO) takes about 3h, and your driver takes you straight there — no transfers, and no waiting on other passengers. Prefer to break up the trip? Quick courtesy stops for the restroom, a coffee or a photo are included — just ask your driver, and on the longer routes they can point out a scenic spot to stretch your legs. We track your flight, so a delay is never a problem, and free child seats are ready on request. First time booking a driver in Costa Rica? See exactly how a private shuttle in Costa Rica works — what is included, how the flat price is built, and what happens on the day. Planning the rest of your trip? Browse our Costa Rica travel guides.
Northwest on the Pan-American from Monteverde, then up through Sardinal and Guacimal to Santa Elena and Monteverde.
Highway to the junction; the climb is winding and slow.
It is better to arrive in daylight - the climb in fog is uncomfortable for passengers even though your driver knows it well.
Final price per vehicle · taxes & tolls included · not per person. For a group of 4 that works out to about $55 per person.
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We drop you at the door of any hotel, villa or Airbnb in San Jose Airport (SJO). These are some of the properties we drive to most on this route:
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