San José Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano)
The drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna takes about three hours on paved highway, climbing out of the Central Valley and down into the Arenal lowlands. It is the transfer most first-time visitors book, because La Fortuna is the usual first stop: a small town in Alajuela province at the foot of Arenal Volcano, 1,633 metres high, and the base for the hot springs, the 70-metre waterfall, the hanging bridges and the national park. Your driver tracks the flight, so a delayed arrival does not cost you the transfer, and the fare below covers the whole vehicle rather than a seat.
- Fare from
- $199
- Drive time
- About 3 hours
- Service
- Private transfer
Fares by group size
1–5 passengers
$199
Minivan
6–9 passengers
$225
Mid-size van
10–16 passengers
$600
Minibus
Prices shown are before taxes. Each figure is the fare for a group of that size.
Travelling the other way?
We run this route in both directions. La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) to San José Airport (SJO) — from $199.
What's included
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb or the airport
- Professional, English-speaking driver
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle, ICT-registered and fully insured
- Bottled water on board
- Flight monitoring — your driver waits if you are delayed
- Stops along the way for photos, food or a bathroom break
Not included
- Meals and entrance fees during stops
- Gratuities for the driver
- Travel insurance
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Other transfers from San José Airport (SJO)
Request this transfer: San José Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano)
Tell us your dates, the number of passengers and your flight number if you have one. The team in La Fortuna replies within 24 hours with the final fare.
