La Fortuna to San José
158 km (98 miles)
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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Rental Car
From La Fortuna, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 13 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 82 km, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 50 km into San José.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 13 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 82 km · 1 hour 24 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 50 km · 1 hour 22 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Multiple daily departures. Popular end-of-trip route to the city.
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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Flight
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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