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How to get fromPlaya Flamingo to La Fortunaby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Colón

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colón to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3h 20m
    $277–285

  2. Drive 182.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Flamingo to La Fortunacar car 182.7 km
    3h 26m
    $25–36

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIR - FON
    2h 59m
    $355–512

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo Beach to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h
    $65–290

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Playa Flamingo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Cañas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3h 43m
    $244–248

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Flamingo to La Fortuna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from Flamingo Beach to La Fortuna hourly. Tickets cost $290 and the journey takes 5h. Tropical Tours Shuttles also services this route once daily.

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