We are located about 1 1/2 hours away from San Jose by bus.  Travel to and from the area is not complicated ...2 buses, one from San Jose to Cartago and from Cartago to Orosi usually taking between 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending upon traffic and bus schedules. There is NO need to buy a bus ticket in advance. Orosi is easy to fit in your trip planning as most direct bus routes in Costa Rica run through San José and we're just another 1 1/2 away.
Needed buses RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK, about every 30 minutes from 8am-5pm

Whether it’s a pickup in a hotel in San Jose or at the airport, we got it covered! 

Prices are valid for Airport pickups only into Juan Santa Maria airport (airport code SJO) in Alajuela just 30 minutes outside of San Jose.  Airport picks ups can be organized via email up to one week in advance. Less than 1 week please call the office directly with flight info including: Airline company, exact arrival date, arrival time and flight number.  Please confirm that the information is for the last step of your connecting flight. 
 

If you are arriving late it might be smart to have us pick you up, if not you will need to spend the night in San Jose as there are no buses running to Orosi at late hours. If Sunday arrival for the Spanish school is bringing you in late we would suggest to change it to Saturday night to give you time to settle in before classes on the Monday.
 

Pickup in other areas of Costa Rica:  If your pickup is a hotel in San Jose or other areas in Costa Rica, your information can be phoned in once in Costa Rica up until 3 days prior.   Pickups are charged based upon your pickup area and time of day.
 

Direct arrival by local buses:  You can also arrive to Orosi by local public bus, but same day arrival depends upon your arrival time at the airport or bus schedules from other areas. Remember that you will need to come into Cartago to catch the Orosi bus. 

Buses from the airport would be Alajuela to San Jose, San Jose to Cartago, Cartago to Orosi that's why so many people just choose the pickup option as doing these changes with luggage after a long flight can sometimes be very hard..  This trip directly from the airport via bus should take about 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours depending upon traffic and bus schedules. If you haven't booked a pickup with us on time you can always take a local taxi at the airport, but be sure to ask for the price before entering!

Montaña Linda directions are available online or as part of the final confirmation of your reservation.  There are Costa Rica and Orosi maps available in the OTIAC tourist info office

Buses to Orosi run every 30 to 45 minutes throughout the day 7 days a week. 

Homestay family check in time is before 3pm and Hotel check in time is before 5pm
unless booked otherwise in your reservation.

Easter Holiday schedule: Please remember that buses STOP running at 12:00 midday on the Thursday before Easter and do not start running again until Saturday.  Most regular stores are closed on that Thursday and Friday, including bars and restaurants and the only transport available will be via taxis.