Rome2Rio

How to get fromLa Fortuna to Playa Flamingoby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Playa Flamingo

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Shuttle, bus via Colón

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Colónbus bus
    3h 49m
    $274–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Tilaránbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Playa Flamingobus bus 550
    6h 21m
    $8–18

  3. Drive 182.5 km

    1. Drive from La Fortuna to Playa Flamingocar car 182.5 km
    3h 26m
    $25–36

  4. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3h 56m
    $474–565

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Flamingo Beachshuttle bus Private / ...
    5h
    $65–290

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cañasshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3. Take the bus from Liberia to Flamingobus bus
    4h 10m
    $250–255

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Fortuna to Playa Flamingo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from La Fortuna to Flamingo Beach hourly. Tickets cost $290 and the journey takes 5h. Tropical Tours Shuttles also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Getting around the Cyclades, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.