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How to get fromAlajuela (Region) to La Fortunaby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Alajuela (Region) to La Fortuna by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    39 min
    $165–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alajuela to Palmaresbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Ramón to La Fortunabus bus 272 La Fortuna
    4h 20m
    $10

  3. Drive 102.7 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela (Region) to La Fortunacar car 102.7 km
    2h 8m
    $14–20

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    1h
    $258

  5. Bus via Terminal San Carlos

    1. Take the bus from 25 m este Ebais Alajuela Centro to Terminal San Carlosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus
    5h 32m
    $10–14

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.7 km
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Alajuela (Region), Costa Rica and La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alajuela to La Fortuna via Palmares and San Ramón in around 4h 20m.

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