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How to get fromLa Fortuna to Santa Elenaby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Fortuna to Santa Elena by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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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 a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    17h 4m
    $786–1,431

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane MAD - FON
    2. Drive from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Santa Elenacar car
    29h 52m
    $437–1,325

  3. Fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MAD - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    21h 2m
    $545–1,884

  4. Fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane MAD - NOB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    22h 16m
    $630–1,514

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane MAD - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Avellanas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    23h 7m
    $814–1,719

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: 8,664 km
  • Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between La Fortuna, Madrid, Spain and Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from La Fortuna to Santa Elena. 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 El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, then take the line 625 bus to Cañitas. 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 Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, then take the line 625 bus to Cañitas.

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