San José Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna
119 km (74 miles)
San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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Rental Car
From San José Airport (SJO), take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 37 km, Radial San Ramón (Route 156) for 2 km, then Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier (Route 702) for the final 38 km into La Fortuna.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 37 km · 40 min
- Rt 156 Radial San Ramón 2 km · 5 min
- Rt 702 Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier 38 km · 1 hour 3 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
Popular shuttle route with multiple daily departures. Many tours include stops at attractions.
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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