What is the cheapest way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco is to bus via Ciudad Quesada which costs $4 - $13 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $160 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between La Fortuna and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from La Fortuna to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from La Fortuna and arriving at Wallmart via San Ramón and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from La Fortuna to San Francisco?

The distance between La Fortuna and San Francisco is 83 km. The road distance is 111.5 km.

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

The best way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $10 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Fortuna to San Francisco bus from?

La Fortuna to San Francisco bus services, operated by Compañía Carbachez e Hijos, depart from La Fortuna station.

Bus or fly from La Fortuna to San Francisco?

The best way to get from La Fortuna to San Francisco is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $12 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the La Fortuna to San Francisco bus arrive?

La Fortuna to San Francisco bus services, operated by Compañía Carbachez e Hijos, arrive at San Ramón station.

Can I drive from La Fortuna to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between La Fortuna to San Francisco is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from La Fortuna to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 781+ hotels available in San Francisco.

La Fortuna to San Francisco - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
1h 20m
$160–244
Bus via Ciudad Quesada #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus Ciudad Quesada / ...
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus CD Quesada / ...
5h 10m
$4–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to San Ramónbus 272 La Fortuna
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Empresarios Unidosbus San José
4h 12m
$11–12
Drive 111.5 km
1. Drive from La Fortuna to San Franciscocar 111.5 km
2h 13m
$15–22
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle Private / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Alajuela to Wallmartbus Heredia
1h 47m
$259–260
Bus via Ciudad Quesada
1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus Ciudad Quesada / ...
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
4h 49m
$9–12

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.4 km
Duration: 1h 20m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Fortuna to Wallmart via San Ramón, Empresarios Unidos, and Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 in around 4h 12m.

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