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How to get fromSanta Elena to Tortugueroby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Tortuguero by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus via Monteverde

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguerobus bus Private
    3h 54m
    $927–998

  2. Drive 227.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Tortuguerocar car 227.7 km
    5h 24m
    $31–45

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Elena to La Fortunataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguerobus bus Private
    4h 3m
    $779–807

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguerobus bus Private
    7h 10m
    $678

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Tortuguero, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Cañitas to Tortuguero via Monteverde, Monteverde, La Fortuna, and La Fortuna in around 3h 54m.

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