How To Get From La Fortuna To San Jose Airport – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on January 9th, 2023 at 08:58 am

How To Get From La Fortuna To San Jose Airport – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer. The distance from La Fortuna to Juan Santamaría Airport is 135 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna To San Jose airport is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from La Fortuna To San Jose airport is around $150 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose airport to La Fortuna the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From La Fortuna To San Jose?

The cheapest way from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is by bus for $6-7 USD. If you go by bus from La Fortuna to San Jose the travel time is around 5-6 hours depending if you get the direct bus or indirect bus.

What Is The Best Way From La Fortuna To San Jose?

The best way from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is by shared van for $38 USD per person and 4 hours travel time and you can book online

You can rent a car at La Fortuna, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $150 USD.

Read here how to get from La Fortuna to Monteverde, La Fortuna to Liberia airport, Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna, La Fortuna to Tamarindo, La Fortuna to Santa Teresa and La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio

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WHERE TO STAY IN SAN JOSE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE

BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from La Fortuna to San Jose is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus Transportes San Carlos going from La Fortuna to San Jose Costa Rica getting to Terminal 7-10 in city center.

BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA (DIRECT BUS)

The bus schedule from La Fortuna to San Jose with Transportes San Carlos is leaving once per day. Check here Transportes San Carlos Bus schedule and route!

There is only one direct bus from La Fortuna to San Jose Costa Rica leaving at 2 45 pm and getting to San Jose at 6 45 pm.

The direct bus fare from La Fortuna to San Jose is around $5 USD. The direct bus travel time from La Fortuna to San Jose is 4-5 hours. 

BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE (INDIRECT)

BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUESADA

If you don’t get the direct bus from La Fortuna to San Jose (you will have to take two buses). First you will have to take a bus from La Fortuna to Quesada. The buses from La Fortuna to Quesada are starting from 5 am until 9 30 pm.

The bus travel time from La Fortuna to Quesada is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare from La Fortuna to Quesada is around $3 USD. Once in Quesada you will transfer a bus from Quesada to San Jose.

BUS FROM QUESADA TO SAN JOSE

The bus from Quesada to San Jose is running from 4 30 am until 6 30 pm. The bus travel time from Quesada to San Jose is around 3-4 hours. The bus fare from Quesada to San Jose will be around $3 USD getting to Terminal 7-10 in San Jose city center.

SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

The bus from La Fortuna to San Jose will stop at Terminal 7-10 where you can go walking distance to the market to get the buses going to the airport. There are two bus services running from the market at San Jose city center to San Jose airport: TUASA (Red and white buses) and Station Wagon (Yellow and orange buses). The buses are running every 10 minutes starting from 4 am until 11 30 pm.

The bus travel time from San Jose city center to San José Juan Santamaría Airport is around 30-40 minutes. The bus fare is 675 CRC which is $1 USD for one way and you don’t have to pay extra for the luggage. You can buy the ticket direct to the bus driver.

The total bus fare from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is $7 USD and the total travel time is around 5 hours and it can be longer.

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SHARED VAN FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)

The best way from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is around 3-4 hours.

The shared van fare from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is $38 USD and you can book online

TAXI FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

If you go from La Fortuna to San Jose by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to San Jose is around 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The taxi fare from La Fortuna to San Jose airport is around $150 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA AIRPORT

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from La Fortuna to San Jose to be around $150 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT LA FORTUNA

There are many options for renting a car in La Fortuna. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in San Jose or if you would love to move around. It will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to San Jose airport from La Fortuna with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $160 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be 40 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT

BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

If you can get the direct bus from La Fortuna to San Jose for $5 USD and 4 hours of travel time at 2 45 pm sure is the best way to save a few dollars just make sure you stay around 7 pm at the Bus Terminal in San Jose city center.

But if you prefer the comfort of the shuttle van from La Fortuna to San Jose airport will cost you $38 USD which can be totally worth it after a long flight and avoid transferring, saving time one hour less trip and getting to the airport or to San Jose direct to your hotel.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from La Fortuna to San Jose is around $150 USD and 2 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN SAN JOSE

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a bit pricey compared to other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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