Transportation Options
When you booked your stay with us, at any of our vacation rentals, the next thing you need to plan is how to get to your destination.
Please have a look at the options below to decide which form of transportation works the best for you. We also added information about getting around in Manuel Antonio, where to go and what to do while you are here!
*Special Note: We can only help you book option 1, the private transfer. For public transportation services or rental cars, we added the websites and contact info, you need to make the reservations yourself.
Private Van Transfer
This is the easiest and fastest option.
Our driver Rodney knows exactly where we are located so you don`t have to worry about directions. Rodney can make quick stops along the way to pick up snacks, bathroom breaks, see the crocodiles at the Tarcoles Bridge, or spot some wildlife on the way!
To book, please send us the date, number of people and your flight info (airline, flight number and arrival time). We will confirm your transportation and send you the further details. You pay Rodney in cash the day of your transfer; you do not need a creditcard to book.
Rates
- San Jose (SJO) – Manuel Antonio (MA) $190
- Manuel Antonio – Monteverde: $280
- Manuel Antoni – La Fortuna: $310
- Manuel Antonio – Tamarindo: $390
- Manuel Antonio – Liberia Airport (LIR): $310
- San Jose (SJO) – La Fortuna: $210
- La Fortuna – Monteverde: $190
- Manuel Antonioto – Uvita $135
*Rates are for up to 4 people. For groups larger than 4 or other destinations around the country, inquire for a quote here.
Public Bus
Cost: $20 – $35 from San Jose to Manuel Antonio
This is the cheapest option, but it is also the most complicated option. This is not to scare you off but a realistic expectation. You will need to arrange everything yourself.
- From the airport (SJO) you can take a taxi ($20) or a bus ($5 pp) to the San Jose Tracopa bus station.
- There you take the bus from San Jose to Quepos ($10 pp).
- Once you are in Quepos, you have to take another bus from Quepos to Manuel Antonio ($1) or a taxi up the mountain ($8).
- Get off at the bus stop by the soccer field in Manuel Antonio. To get to our place from there, please follow our detailed handwritten directions.
For more INFO and LOGISTICS about this, check or contact the bus company: Tracopa
Rental Car
Cost: $60 to $120 per day depending on the type of car and the season.
Things to know about renting a car:
- Prices advertised on any rental car website normally do not include mandatory insurance, so always be sure to ask them what your TOTAL will be after the insurance is included. Also, keep in mind renting a car requires a deposit / hold of $500/$1000 on your credit card.
- Renting a 4×4 is recommended in Costa Rica, you never know where your adventures will take you and a good majority of the roads require 4×4.
- Make sure you rent a car with from an agency who has offices along the country. The reason for this is, when you have any bad luck with the rental car there is always an office close by and you do not need to wait for many hours to receive help.
- Safety- always park your rental car in a paid parking lot when possible. Do not leave any valuables in your car…Costa Rica is a beautiful country, however petty theft is our number one crime.
*We recommend Alamo, but there are a lot of different rental car companies, inform yourself and pick a car you like. Make sure to check if they have multiple offices along the country!
Getting Around Manuel Antonio
Our vacation rentals are located in the heart of the jungle in Manuel Antonio where you can see monkeys, sloths, toucans and many other wildlife in your own backyard. The vacation rentals are located in a safe gated community. This prime location is within walking distance of supermarkets, restaurants, shops, bus stop, spa & yoga studio and a 5-minute drive to the National park and many other beautiful local beaches!
The bus stop is just 200 meters away, about a 2-minute walk, and goes back and forth between Manuel Antonio and Quepos every 20 minutes. The costs for this bus ride are about 50 cents to 1 dollar. There are also taxis available going back and forth to Quepos, these will cost around 8 dollar. The national park and a couple different beaches are less than a 5-minute bus ride or drive!
If you are planning to stay within Manuel Antonio you don’t need to have a rental car, if you are planning to travel around in Costa Rica we do recommend to rent a car. Depending on your time schedule, it is also possible to travel around by public bus.
Where To Go & What To Do
There`s a ton to do in this area (both paid tours and things you can do on your own). To learn more about the best things to do in the area, click on the button below:
