La Fortuna to San José Airport (SJO)
125 km (78 miles)
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Rental Car
From La Fortuna, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 13 km, Corredor Norte (Route 35) for 18 km, Radial Quesada (Route 21001) for 1 km, Radial Naranjo (Route 141) for 2 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 28 km into San José Airport (SJO).
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 13 min
- Rt 35 Corredor Norte 18 km · 22 min
- Rt 21001 Radial Quesada 1 km · 2 min
- Rt 141 Radial Naranjo 2 km · 3 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 28 km · 30 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 airport.
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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