Last updated on March 1st, 2023 at 10:26 am
How To Get From La Fortuna to Quepos – You can go by van, bus, taxi, Uber and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From La Fortuna to Quepos?
The distance from La Fortuna to Quepos is 215 kilometers. Click here to book online La Fortuna activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to Quepos is around 4 hours and 15 minutes. The taxi fare from La Fortuna to Quepos is around $250 USD. Read here how to get from Quepos to La Fortuna the reverse way
What Is The Cheapest Way From La Fortuna to Quepos?
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by bus for $12 USD. The bus travel time from la Fortuna to Quepos will be around 7-8 hours with the waiting time included.
What Is The Best Way From San Jose To Quepos?
The best way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by shared van for $55 USD per person and 5 hours travel time and you can book online.
You can rent a car at La Fortuna or private transportation prices will be around $270 USD.
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WHERE TO STAY IN QUEPOS
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Quepos. 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 QUEPOS
BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by bus. There is no direct bus from La Fortuna to Quepos. First, you will have to ride a local bus going from La Fortuna to San Ramon. Once in San Ramon a bus from San Ramon to Puntarenas, and from Puntarenas to Quepos.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LA FORTUNA TO SAN RAMON
The bus schedule from La Fortuna to San Ramon is starting at 4 30 am, 5 30 am, 9 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. The bus fare from La Fortuna to San Ramon is around $4 USD and the travel time is around 2 hours.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN RAMON TO PUNTARENAS
Once you are in San Ramon. You will have to take a second bus from San Ramon to Puntarenas. The bus schedule from San Ramon to Puntarenas is leaving every hour. It will take 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time from San Ramon to Puntarenas and the bus fare from San Ramon to Puntarenas is around $3 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO QUEPOS
The bus from Puntarenas to Quepos will take 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Puntarenas to Quepos is around $5 USD. You can check here the Transportes Quepos Puntarenas schedule, prices and route!
The total bus fare from La Fortuna to Quepos is around $12 USD. The total travel time from La Fortuna to Quepos is around 7-8 hours.
SHARED VAN FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS (BEST WAY)
The best way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by shared van direct to your hotel. The shared van travel time from La Fortuna to Quepos is 5 hours. The shared vans are leaving around 7 am and 8 am.
The van fare from La Fortuna to Quepos is $55 USD and you can book online.
TAXI FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS
If you go from La Fortuna to Quepos by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to Quepos is around 4 hours and 15 minutes.
The taxi fare from La Fortuna to Quepos is around $250 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
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UBER FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS
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 Quepos around $250 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 Quepos or if you would love to move around. It will take you 4 hours and 15 minutes to get to Quepos from La Fortuna in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS
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 $270 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 LA FORTUNA TO QUEPOS
BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by bus for $12 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 7-8 hours travel time since you have to take 3 buses.
The best way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by van for $55 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 5 hours without any other transfer. The vans are leaving at 7 am and 8 am!
The best way from La Fortuna to Quepos is by taxi or private transportation if you wish comfort for around $270 USD and 4 hours and 15 minutes travel time. A great option if you are traveling in a group or with so much luggage.
BEST TIME TO VISIT QUEPOS
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 Quepos 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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