How To Get From La Fortuna to Playa Grande Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From La Fortuna to Playa Grande?
The distance from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is 207 kilometers. Click here to book online La Fortuna activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is around 3 hours and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around $220 USD.
What Is The Cheapest Way From La Fortuna to Playa Grande?
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is by bus for $12 USD and it will be around 8 hours.
What Is The Best Way From La Fortuna to Playa Grande?
The best way from San Jose airport to Playa Grande is by shared van for $49 USD you can book online and 4 hours travel time.
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WHERE TO STAY IN PLAYA GRANDE
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Playa Grande. 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 PLAYA GRANDE
SHARED VAN FROM LA FORTUNA TO PLAYA GRANDE (BEST WAY)
The best way from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is by shared van direct to your hotel and it will take 4 hours.
The van will leave at 8 am and get around noon to Playa Grande and the van fare from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is $49 USD and you can book online.
BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO PLAYA GRANDE (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from La Fortuna to Tilaran, Cañas and Liberia to Santa Cruz and Playa Grande.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM LA FORTUNA TO TILARAN
The bus schedule from La Fortuna to Tilaran starts at 7 30 am, 12 30 pm and 5 pm. The bus travel time from La Fortuna to Tilaran is 2 hours and the bus fare from Fortuna to Tilaran is $4 USD.
There are only 3 buses so make sure you get the first one if you are planning to get to Liberia on the same day.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM TILARAN TO CAÑAS
Once in Tilaran you will have to ride the bus from Tilaran to Cañas. The bus schedule from Tilaran to Cañas leaves every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm.
The bus travel time from Tilaran to Cañas is less than an hour and the bus fare is $1 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM CAÑAS TO LIBERIA
Once in Cañas, you will have to ride the bus from Cañas to Liberia. The bus schedule from Cañas to Liberia is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm.
The bus travel time from Cañas to Liberia is around 1 hour and the bus fare is $3 USD. You will arrive to Liberia city center where you will have to get a local bus going to Santa Cruz.
BUS FROM LIBERIA TO SANTA CRUZ
The buses going from Liberia to Santa Cruz leave from Plaza Liberia Shopping Mall in Liberia city center.
The buses run almost every hour starting from 3 50 am to 6 10 pm from Liberia to Santa Cruz. The bus fare from Liberia to Santa Cruz is $2 USD. The travel time from Liberia to Santa Cruz is around 1 hour and it can be longer.
BUS FROM SANTA CRUZ TO PLAYA GRANDE
The bus going from Santa Cruz to Playa Grande will take 30-40 minutes and the bus fare from Santa Cruz to Playa Grande is around $2 USD.
The total travel time from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is around 8 hours. The total bus fare from La Fortuna to Playa Grande by public buses is around $12 USD. Apart from the bus ride you will have to add the waiting time every time that you transfer the buses.
We recommend you start your day around 7 30 am from La Fortuna with the first bus to get to Playa Grande around 3 pm.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM LA FORTUNA TO PLAYA GRANDE
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 $220 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be 45 USD per person.
BEST WAY FROM LA FORTUNA TO PLAYA GRANDE BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time since you have to take 4 buses. You will pay around $12 USD including all the buses.
The best way from La Fortuna to Playa Grande is by van for $49 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours without any other transfer.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.