La Fortuna to San Jose

La Fortuna to San Jose

La Fortuna
San Jose
Feb 7, 2028
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La Fortuna to San Jose Destination Reviews

CM
Christine M
Good driving!
La Fortuna to San Jose, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 19, 2022
MP
Melanie P
Pick up was even a few minutes early and our driver was great! He helped carrying the luggage, welcomed everyone, told us he could stop whenever we need it and the approximate time of our arrival. Sounds just normal but I have never experienced that before. Thanks, that was a nice shuttle!
La Fortuna to San Jose, Bus Standard, RideCR, May 31, 2022
DK
David K
Friendly and convenient!
La Fortuna to San Jose, Bus Standard, RideCR, May 25, 2022
JL
Jessica L
My husband and I had a great experience transferring from the San Jose airport to La Fortuna. We were delayed in customs for longer than expected, but I was able to reach a customer service agent who got in contact with the bus driver and delayed the departure a few minutes for us. We really appreciated it! The ride was comfortable and our driver told us interesting facts along the way. We even arrived a little ahead of schedule!
La Fortuna to San Jose, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, May 18, 2022
CC
Catherine C
Very nice! It is worth to pay more than the bus to have someone pick you up and drop you off anywhere you want and you have AC! My sister and I felt safe all the way!
La Fortuna to San Jose, Bus Standard, RideCR, May 15, 2022
LR
Leonie R
Ride was fine, but the driver had to pick up others and therefore drove around. I arrived at 11:15 at the airport instead of the promised 10:00. Gave me a lot of stress in combination with my flight 1,5 hours later. And it wasn’t communicated upfront.
La Fortuna to San Jose, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Apr 8, 2022
XG
Xin G
Good and clean shuttle. The driver arrive on time.
La Fortuna to San Jose, Bus Standard, RideCR, Apr 3, 2022
JS
Jara S
Amazing! Will use them again - super fast and friendly.
La Fortuna to San Jose, Bus Standard, RideCR, Apr 2, 2022
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La Fortuna to San Jose Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+2h 44m
$193.00
Taxi
Quercus Travel
Minivan 5pax
Any time
+3h
$229.00
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
07:00
11:00
$50.85
Van
Daytrip Shuttle
Shared Van 10pax
07:00
10:29
$45.00
Van
Volcano Travel
Shuttle
08:00
11:30
$31.00
Van
RideCR
Minivan
08:00
11:00
$30.00
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
12:30
16:30
$50.85
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
12:30
16:30
$44.07
  5.0
Van
Amazing Go Costa Rica
Minivan
13:00
16:30
$46.50
Van
Costa 24 7
Shuttle
13:00
16:00
$99.00
Van
RideCR
Minivan
13:30
16:30
$30.00
Van
RideCR
Minivan
13:30
17:00
$34.00
  4.8
Van
Daytrip Shuttle
Shared Van 10pax
13:45
17:14
$45.00
Van
Volcano Travel
Shuttle
14:00
17:30
$31.00
Van
My Pink Bus
Minivan
14:00
17:15
$39.00
  5.0

How to get from La Fortuna to San Jose

When you want to get from La Fortuna to San Jose, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 866.57. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 40.00.

How far is La Fortuna from San Jose?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from La Fortuna to San Jose. Your trip will be a total of 68 miles (109 km). The flying distance is 68 miles (109 km).

How long does it take to get from La Fortuna to San Jose?

The travel time from La Fortuna to San Jose can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from La Fortuna to San Jose?

The cost of the trip from La Fortuna to San Jose varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 40.00 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 866.57.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from La Fortuna to San Jose:

  • Van price : USD 40.00 - USD 131.21;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 62.71. From La Fortuna to San Jose starting from 07:45 La Fortuna Hotel Transfer until 07:45 La Fortuna Hotel Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 108.99 to USD 108.99;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 45.11 to USD 866.57.

How many trips per day are there between La Fortuna and San Jose?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from La Fortuna to San Jose depart during the day - there are approximately 18 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 08:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from La Fortuna to San Jose any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from La Fortuna to San Jose is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from La Fortuna to San Jose. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 45.11.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from La Fortuna to San Jose. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from La Fortuna to San Jose.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from La Fortuna to San Jose

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from La Fortuna to San Jose? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 39% opted for a van.
  • 34% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 27% chosen taxi+Van

Transportation from La Fortuna to San Jose

Facts about the transport from La Fortuna to San Jose

Cheapest Transport$40
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day44
Distance109 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmigo Transfer, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Faro Travel, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, My Pink Bus, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Quercus Travel, Relaxury, RideCR, Tropicalia Tours and Transportation, Volcano Travel