How To Get From Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna – All Possible Ways

We will tell you how to get from La Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna. The distance from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna is 222 kilometers.

The travel time from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna is around 4 hour and 30 minutes by car. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 9 hours included the waiting time. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna is by bus $13 USD. If you go by taxi, Uber or private transportation prices will be around $220 USD. You can rent a car at Manuel Antonio too.

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WHERE TO STAY IN LA FORTUNA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in La Fortuna. 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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MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA TO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna is by bus. There is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Manuel Antonio to Quepos.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO QUEPOS

The bus schedule from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is leaving every 30 minutes starting at 4 am and the bus travel time is around 15 minutes ride. The bus fare from Manuel Antonio to Quepos is around $1 USD. 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO PUNTARENAS

The bus schedule from Quepos to Puntarenas is starting at 4 30 am, 5 30 am, 7 30 am, 11 pm, 2 pm, 3 30 pm 4 30 pm and 6 pm. The bus travel time from Quepos to Puntarenas is around 2 hour and 30 minutes.

The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Quepos to untarenas is around $5 USD. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO SAN RAMON

The bus schedule from Puntarenas to San Ramon is leaving every hour. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time from Puntarenas to San Ramon and the bus fare is around $3 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN RAMON TO LA FORTUNA

The bus schedule from San Ramon to La Fortuna is starting at 5 30 am, 9 30 am, 12 30 pm, 4 pm and 5 30 pm. The bus fare from San Ramon to La Fortuna is around $4 USD and the travel time is around 2 hours.

The total bus fare from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna is $13 USD and the total travel time is around 9 hours with the waiting time can be longer. We recommend you start your day at 4-5 am from Manuel Antonio to get to La Fortuna around 2-3 pm. If you go in that schedule you will have buses connecting with not so long waiting time.

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TAXI FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA

If you go from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 4 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio is around $220 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fare than taxis. You can expect going from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio around $200-220 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT MANUEL ANTONIO

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 Manuel Antonio or you would love to move around. It will take you 4 hour and 30 minutes to get to Manuel Antonio from La Fortuna with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $260 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be 65 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM MANUEL ANTONIO TO LA FORTUNA

The best way from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 9 hours travel time since you have to take 4 buses. You will pay around $13 USD including the bus coming from La Fortuna to San Ramon, Puntarenas, Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio is around $220 USD and 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN MANUEL ANTONIO

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 are also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs 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 then enough decent meals. Costa Rica is little bit pricey comparing to the 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), 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 ATM 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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