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How to get fromLa Fortuna to Malpaisby bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from La Fortuna to Malpais by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Malpaisshuttle bus Private
    2h 15m
    $350–745

  2. Drive 219 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Fortuna to Malpaiscar car 219 km
    5h 19m
    $30–43

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Malpaisshuttle bus
    2h 56m
    $316–482

  4. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamborshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Tambor to Malpaistaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $506–521

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Fortuna to Malpais.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Malpais, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from La Fortuna to Malpais. However, you can take the bus to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Malpais. Alternatively, you can drive from La Fortuna to Malpais in around 5h 19m.

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