What is the cheapest way to get from Limón to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way to get from Limón to La Fortuna is to bus which costs $18 - $25 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limón to La Fortuna?

The fastest way to get from Limón to La Fortuna is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Limón and La Fortuna?

No, there is no direct bus from Limón to La Fortuna. However, there are services departing from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Limón to La Fortuna?

The distance between Limón and La Fortuna is 525 km. The road distance is 211.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Limón to La Fortuna without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 12m and costs $186.

How long does it take to get from Limón to La Fortuna?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Limón to La Fortuna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limón to La Fortuna bus from?

Limón to La Fortuna bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds station.

Where does the Limón to La Fortuna bus arrive?

Limón to La Fortuna bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Limón to La Fortuna?

Yes, the driving distance between Limón to La Fortuna is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Limón to La Fortuna.

Where can I stay near La Fortuna?

There are 655+ hotels available in La Fortuna.

Limón to La Fortuna - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Limón to La Fortuna by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Parada Antes Del Macdonalds to Terminal Guápilesbus 736-A
2. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to La Fortunashuttle Private
4h 12m
$186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
8h 11m
$18–25
Drive 211.3 km
1. Drive from Limón to La Fortunacar 211.3 km
3h 40m
$29–41
Shuttle, bus, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
3h 52m
$309–497
Bus via San José
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
7h 44m
$26–34

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

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Distance: 525.3 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal San Carlos in around 7h 44m.

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