Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Puerto Jimenez (Osa Peninsula)
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A private shuttle from Monteverde to Puerto Jiménez with Ruta Pacifico costs $515 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, $555 per vehicle for 6–9 passengers and $640 per vehicle for 10–12 passengers, USD, 13% VAT included. The drive takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, door to door. Pickup is at the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Monteverde, at the time you choose. The price is the same any day or hour of the year and includes the driver, fuel, tolls, WiFi, bottled water and child seats. Book online; nothing is paid at pickup.
Prices updated September 2026
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Private shuttle vs. shared shuttle, taxi and rental car: Monteverde to Puerto Jiménez
How the four ways of making this trip compare. Only the private shuttle column is a price we publish and guarantee.
| Criterion | Private shuttle (this page) | Shared shuttle | Taxi / ride-hailing | Rental car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $515 per vehicle (1–5 passengers), fixed and published | Per seat: the total grows with every passenger | Metered or negotiated at the curb; not fixed | Daily rate plus insurance, fuel, deposit and parking |
| Departure time | Your time, 24/7, no night surcharge | Fixed timetable | On availability | Yours |
| Route | Direct, door to door | Several hotel stops or a change of van at a hub | Direct | Self-drive: navigation and road conditions are on you |
| Who is on board | Only your group | Other travellers | Only your group | Only your group |
| Flight tracking | Included | Not usually | No | Not applicable |
| Child seats | Free, installed before pickup | Varies | Rarely available | Daily surcharge |