How To Get From Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna Best Way

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

What Is The Distance From Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna?

The distance from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca to La Fortuna is 270 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is around 4 hours and 45 minutes. The taxi fare from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is around $300 USD. Read here how to get from La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca

What Is The Cheapest Way From Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by bus for $17 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 9-10 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna?

The best way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by shared van for $67 USD per person and 6 hours travel time and you can book online.

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WHERE TO STAY IN LA FORTUNA

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 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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HOW TO GET FROM PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA TO LA FORTUNA

BUS FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO LA FORTUNA (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from Puerto Viejo to San Jose and later to La Fortuna.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO SAN JOSE

The bus schedule from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is leaving a few times per day. The buses from Puerto Viejo to San Jose are leaving every 2-3 hours starting from 4 50 am, 7 30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Check here MEPE Bus schedule and route!

The bus fare from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is around $11 USD. The travel time from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is 4 hours and 30 minutes. The bus from Puerto Viejo to San Jose will stop at Cahuita first shortstop and longer stop at Puerto Limon around 10-15 minutes.

You can go walking distance of Bus Terminal in San Jose city center in around 5-10 minutes! From MEPE Bus Terminal to Terminal 7-10 where buses leave from San Jose to La Fortuna or Quesada with Transporte San Carlos.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO LA FORTUNA (DIRECT BUS)

The bus schedule from San Jose to La Fortuna is leaving at 6 15 am(only one direct bus from San Jose Costa Rica to La Fortuna) and gets to La Fortuna at 11 30 pm with Transportes San Carlos. Check here Transportes San Carlos Bus schedule and route!

If you are coming from Puerto Viejo to San Jose the first bus leaves at 4 50 am. You will get to San Jose around 9 am which means you will not be able to get the direct bus from San Jose to La Fortuna. The bus fare is around $6 USD and the travel time from San Jose to La Fortuna is 5 hours.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO QUESADA

You can also get a bus from San Jose to Quesada and transfer a bus from Quesada to La Fortuna if you aren’t able to get the direct bus from San Jose to La Fortuna. The bus schedule from San Jose to Quesada is leaving every 30 minutes from Terminal 7-10 with Transportes San Carlos.

The bus fare from San Jose to Quesada is around $4 USD. The travel time from San Jose to Quesada is 2 hours and 30 minutes or longer depending on the stop in La Quesada and how long it takes.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUESADA TO LA FORTUNA

The bus schedule from Quesada to La Fortuna is leaving every hour starting at 5 am to 8 pm. The bus travel time from Quesada to La Fortuna is 1 hour. The bus fare from Quesada to La Fortuna is $3 USD.

The total bus fare from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is $17 USD and the total travel time from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to La Fortuna is around 9-10 hours including the waiting time depending if you get the direct or indirect bus.

SHARED VAN FROM TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA LA FORTUNA (BEST WAY)

The best way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is 6 hours. The van fare from La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is $67 USD and you can book online.

TAXI/UBER FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO LA FORTUNA

The travel time by taxi from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is around 4 hours and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around $300 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO LA FORTUNA BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8-9 hours of travel time. You will pay around $16 USD including the bus coming from Puerto Viejo, San Jose to La Fortuna.

The best way from Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna is by van for $67 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 6 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca to La Fortuna is around $300 USD and 4 hours and 45 minutes travel time.

Happy Travels!