Costa Rica Shuttle Transfers

Yes! All shuttle vans are air-conditioned for your comfort, especially with Costa Rica’s warm weather. The vehicles are also well-maintained, clean, and regularly inspected for safety.

Sometimes. Many of the vans have Wi-Fi available, but we don’t feel comfortable guaranteeing it. Mobile signals can be spotty between some destinations, and sometimes the Wi-Fi routers themselves don’t work as they should.

If you absolutely need to be connected during the ride, please make a note on your reservation and we’ll do our best to provide a solution. You might also want to read our Getting a SIM Card for Costa Rica post. 

Private shuttles are exclusively for your group – just you and your travel companions. The driver picks you up at your exact location and takes you directly to your destination without other passengers. Shared shuttles have multiple passengers and make several stops, which takes longer. Our shuttle article has more information about the differences. 

Almost all the shuttles listed on our booking page are private, except for the shared shuttle-boat-shuttle between La Fortuna and Monteverde.

We can accommodate anywhere from 1-16 passengers in most cases. The exact size of each van depends on the size of your group. Solo travelers, families, and smaller groups will fit comfortably in a van that holds around 6-9 people. Bigger groups will travel in larger vehicles/mini-buses. 

Some of the typical vehicles used are Hyundai H1 vans, Toyota Hiace or Hiace High Roof vans, Toyota Coaster vans, Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans, or Mercedes Benz Marcopolo Senior buses. The exact type used also depends on availability.  

Yes, car seats are available upon request at no additional charge. The shuttle operators can provide convertible-style car seats, boosters with a back, and boosters with no back. You will see the option to add these on your booking form. The exact brand of car seat varies depending on the operator.

Costa Rican law requires car seats for children 12 years old and under depending on the size and weight of the child. For details, see our post about Car Seats in Costa Rica. 

Yes. We only work with shuttle companies that are fully licensed by the Costa Rican government and carry comprehensive insurance coverage for passengers.

We size the van to account for 1 large suitcase (around 23kg/50lbs) and 1 medium carry-on bag per passenger, plus personal items like purses or backpacks. Surfboards, bikes, and oversized or extra luggage (such as multiple large suitcases per person) can usually be accommodated but we may have to charge an extra fee/arrange a larger vehicle. Just add a note to your order and we’ll evaluate the situation. 

Costa Rica has some curvy and bumpy roads but the drivers do their best to offer a smooth ride while maintaining a reasonable shuttle duration. If someone in your group is especially sensitive, please make a note on the order so that we can let the specific driver know.