What is the cheapest way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna?

The fastest way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna is to fly which takes 1h and costs $200 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Escazú and La Fortuna?

No, there is no direct bus from Escazú to La Fortuna. However, there are services departing from Empresarios Unidos and arriving at La Fortuna via San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Escazú to La Fortuna?

The distance between Escazú and La Fortuna is 94 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.

How do I travel from Escazú to La Fortuna without a car?

The best way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $27 - $31.

How long does it take to get from Escazú to La Fortuna?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Escazú to La Fortuna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escazú to La Fortuna bus from?

Escazú to La Fortuna bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Empresarios Unidos station.

Bus or fly from Escazú to La Fortuna?

The best way to get from Escazú to La Fortuna is to fly which takes 1h and costs $200 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $31 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Escazú to La Fortuna bus arrive?

Escazú to La Fortuna bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at San Ramón station.

Can I drive from Escazú to La Fortuna?

Yes, the driving distance between Escazú to La Fortuna is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Escazú to La Fortuna.

Where can I stay near La Fortuna?

There are 655+ hotels available in La Fortuna.

Escazú to La Fortuna - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Escazú to La Fortuna by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
1h
$200–292
Drive 117.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Escazú to La Fortunacar 117.5 km
2h 22m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus San José
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to La Fortunabus 272 La Fortuna
4h 9m
$28–31
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Escazú to Alajuelataxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
1h 22m
$302–310
Bus via Terminal San Carlos
1. Take the bus from Irazú Hotel & Studios to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
4h 15m
Bus via Terminal San Carlos #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
4h 30m
$22–34

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

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Distance: 94.2 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Escazú, 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 vehicle from Escazú to La Fortuna via Empresarios Unidos and San Ramón in around 4h 9m.

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