What is the best way to travel from La Fortuna to San José?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to San José from La Fortuna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach San José from La Fortuna?
You can reach San José with just £35 by taking a Carpool from Volcano Travel, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Volcano Travel3h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop17:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Volcano Travel goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m011:30La FortunaBus Stop14:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 11:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m014:30La FortunaBus Stop17:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 14:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m017:30La FortunaBus Stop20:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
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Interbus4h 0m012:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 12:30:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Interbus2h 50m005:00La FortunaBus Stop07:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m011:00La FortunaBus Stop13:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 11:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m017:00La FortunaBus Stop19:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 17:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m023:00La FortunaBus Stop01:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 23:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 01:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
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Ridecr3h 0m008:00La FortunaBus Stop11:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m013:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 13:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Carpool Friday
Cheapest Buses Friday
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Interbus4h 0m012:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 12:30:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Interbus2h 50m005:00La FortunaBus Stop07:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m011:00La FortunaBus Stop13:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 11:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m017:00La FortunaBus Stop19:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m023:00La FortunaBus Stop01:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 23:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 11/05/2026 01:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 11/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from La Fortuna to San José?
You can get to San José from La Fortuna in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from Interbus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Volcano Travel3h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop17:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Volcano Travel goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m011:30La FortunaBus Stop14:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 11:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m014:30La FortunaBus Stop17:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 14:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 17:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m017:30La FortunaBus Stop20:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 05/05/2026 17:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 05/05/2026 20:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £295 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
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Interbus2h 50m005:00La FortunaBus Stop07:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m011:00La FortunaBus Stop13:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 11:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 13:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m017:00La FortunaBus Stop19:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 17:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m023:00La FortunaBus Stop01:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 23:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 01:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus4h 0m012:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 07/05/2026 12:30:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 07/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Ridecr3h 0m008:00La FortunaBus Stop11:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 08:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ridecr3h 0m013:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0Premium EconomyA Car from Ridecr goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 13:30:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 08/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 08/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Carpool Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Interbus2h 50m005:00La FortunaBus Stop07:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 05:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 07:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m011:00La FortunaBus Stop13:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 11:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 13:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m017:00La FortunaBus Stop19:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 17:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus2h 50m023:00La FortunaBus Stop01:50San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 23:00:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 11/05/2026 01:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Interbus4h 0m012:30La FortunaBus Stop16:30San JoséTerminal del EUPSA0Premium EconomyA Car from Interbus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 12:30:00 to Terminal del EUPSA, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 16:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 10/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 10/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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My Pink Bus4h 0m014:00La FortunaBus Stop18:00San JoséTerminal de Buses Turrialba0EconomyA Bus from My Pink Bus goes from Bus Stop, La Fortuna (Costa Rica) at 11/05/2026 14:00:00 to Terminal de Buses Turrialba, San José (Costa Rica) arriving at 11/05/2026 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from La Fortuna to San José
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San José from La Fortuna? With 3 connections between 6 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between La Fortuna and San José, you can pay as low as £35 with a Carpool from Volcano Travel.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Interbus: you will get to San José in just 2h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting La Fortuna and San José are Interbus, Ridecr and My Pink Bus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in La Fortuna and San José is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Fortuna Waterfall or to Colima, and look at flights from , and landing at Juan Santamaría - San José Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from La Fortuna to San José?
The most popular companies between La Fortuna and San José, are Interbus, Ridecr and My Pink Bus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: My Pink Bus
All you need to know when you travel from La Fortuna to San José
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from La Fortuna to San José. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from La Fortuna to San José
How can I reach San José from La Fortuna?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to San José from La Fortuna.
How far is San José from La Fortuna?
The distance between La Fortuna and San José is 85.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between La Fortuna and San José?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 15 kgs, and a flight 21 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from La Fortuna to San José?
You can get to San José with just £35 by taking a Carpool from Volcano Travel.
What is the fastest way to get from La Fortuna to San José?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San José in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from Interbus.
More routes to La Fortuna and to San José
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to La Fortuna and to San José. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
