There are 5 ways to get from La Pavona to Santa Elena by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tortuguero to La Fortunabus Private
- Take the taxi from La Fortuna to Santa Elenataxi
5h 5m$773–813Drive 221.1 km
cheapest- Drive from La Pavona to Santa Elenacar 221.1 km
5h 11m$30–43Bus via Monteverde
- Take the bus from Tortuguero to La Fortunabus Private
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus Private
5h 25m$927–999Bus
- Take the bus from Tortuguero to La Fortunabus Private
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elenabus La Fortuna
8h 41m$678Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tortuguero to La Fortunabus La Fortuna/Arenal / ...
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elenabus La Fortuna
9h 48m$140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Pavona to Santa Elena is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Pavona to Santa Elena is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $770 - $820.
No, there is no direct bus from La Pavona to Santa Elena. However, there are services departing from La Pavona and arriving at Cañitas via Tortuguero, La Fortuna and Monteverde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between La Pavona and Santa Elena is 250 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.
The best way to get from La Pavona to Santa Elena without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 5m and costs $770 - $820.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from La Pavona to Santa Elena, including transfers.
La Pavona to Santa Elena bus services, operated by RIDE CR SHUTTLE, depart from Tortuguero station.
La Pavona to Santa Elena bus services, operated by RIDE CR SHUTTLE, arrive at La Fortuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Pavona to Santa Elena is 221 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from La Pavona to Santa Elena.
There are 388+ hotels available in Santa Elena.
What companies run services between La Pavona, Costa Rica and Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from La Pavona to Cañitas via Tortuguero, Tortuguero, La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Monteverde in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $623
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $623
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $365
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $623
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $305
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from Tortuguero to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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 French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.



