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How to get fromLa Fortuna to San Joséby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from La Fortuna to San José by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MAD - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    15h 30m
    $467–1,110

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MAD - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    30h 5m
    $703–1,589

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,633.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between La Fortuna, Madrid, Spain and San José, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from La Fortuna to San José. However, you can take the line 11 subway to Plaza Eliptica, take the line 6 subway to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, then take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14. Alternatively, you can take the line 11 subway to Plaza Eliptica, take the line 6 subway to Nuevos Ministerios, take the line 8 subway to Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola.

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