How To Get From Monteverde to La Fortuna Best Way

Last updated on August 26th, 2023 at 01:24 am

How To Get From Monteverde to La Fortuna Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Monteverde to La Fortuna?

The distance from Monteverde to La Fortuna is 121 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

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

What Is The Cheapest Way From Monteverde to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way from Monteverde to La Fortuna is by bus for $10 USD and it will take around 9 hours from Monteverde to La Fortuna including the waiting time.

What Is The Best Way From Monteverde to La Fortuna?

The best way from Monteverde to La Fortuna is by shared van for $32 USD you can book online and 3 hours of travel time.

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HOW TO GET FROM MONTEVERDE TO ARENAL LA FORTUNA

BUS SCHEDULE FROM MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA (CHEAPEST WAY)

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

The bus schedule from Monteverde to Tilaran is starting at 5 am, 7 am, 12 noon and 4 pm. The bus fare is around $5 USD and the travel time is around 4 hours.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM TILARAN TO LA FORTUNA

Once you are in Tilaran. You will have to take a second bus from Tilaran to La Fortuna. The bus schedule from Tilaran to La Fortuna starts at 7 am, 12 15 pm and 3 30 pm. It will take 2 hours travel time from Tilaran to La Fortuna and the bus fare is around $4 USD.

The total travel time from Monteverde to La Fortuna by bus is around 9 hours including the waiting time. We recommend you start your day at 7 am from Monteverde 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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LA FORTUNA TO MONTEVERDE

There is no direct bus from Monteverde to La Fortuna. If you get the bus from Monteverde to La Fortuna it will take around 8 hours. You will have to get the bus from Monteverde to Tilaran and later you will have to connect in Tilaran a bus to La Fortuna. The travel time is similar and prices will be around $10 USD for both buses.

Maybe you are able to join to a shuttle direct bus from Monteverde to La Fortuna for $32 USD and avoid the long day by bus. But you will have to pay an expensive price. So if you on a budget you will have an amazing local experience from Monteverde to La Fortuna.

SHARED VAN FROM MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Monteverde to La Fortuna is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Monteverde to La Fortuna is 3 hours.

The van fare from Monteverde to La Fortuna is $32 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA

The travel time by taxi from Monteverde to La Fortuna is around 2 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $150 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Monteverde to La Fortuna around $140-160 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION MONTEVERDE 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 are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $180 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $45 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM MONTEVERDE TO LA FORTUNA (MONTEVERDE TO ARENAL)

The best way from Monteverde to La Fortuna is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 9 hours travel time since you have to take 2 buses. You will pay around $10 USD including the bus coming from Monteverde to Tilaran and the bus from Tilaran to La Fortuna.

The best way from Monteverde to La Fortuna is by van for $32 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 3 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

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

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN LA FORTUNA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. 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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