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Private Shuttle to La Fortuna

Gateway to the Arenal Volcano, hot springs and waterfalls.

5.0(200+ reviews)from$180 USD

La Fortuna is the base town for Arenal Volcano National Park, the hot springs, and the La Fortuna Waterfall. There's no airport in town, so nearly every traveler arrives by private shuttle from San José (SJO) or Liberia (LIR), or from another destination on their itinerary.

~3 hours from both SJO and LIR airports
Door-to-door drop-off at any Arenal-area hotel
Popular pairing with Monteverde, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio

All the ways to reach La Fortuna

Private door-to-door shuttles to La Fortuna from every major town and airport. Tap any route for full pricing and details.

Sarapiqui, Heredia → La Fortuna (Arenal)
2,5 H
$180
Rio Celeste → La Fortuna (Arenal)
2 H
$185
Bajos del Toro (Cloud Forest) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3,5 H
$195
Puntarenas (Caldera) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3h
$205
La Paz Waterfall Gardens → La Fortuna (Arenal)
2,5 H
$215
Rio Perdido Thermal Resort (Bagaces) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3h
$220
San Jose Airport → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3 H
$220
Alajuela City → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3 H
$220
Liberia Airport → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3 H
$225
Los Chiles (Nicaragua Border) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
2 H
$240
San Jose Downtown → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3 H
$250
Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4 H
$255
Herradura (Los Sueños) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
2,5 H
$260
Punta Leona (Resort) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3 H
$260
Jacó → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3,5 H
$260
La Pavona (Tortuguero) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$270
Rincon de la Vieja (National Park) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
3,5 H
$280
Playas del Coco (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$280
Ocotal (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$280
RIU Guanacaste Hotel / RIU Palace Hotel (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$280
Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$280
Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$285
Esterillos (Este & Oeste Beach) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$305
Brasilito (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Las Catalinas, Guanacaste → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Flamingo (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Conchal (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Hacienda Pinilla (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5 H
$315
Playa Avellanas (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5 H
$315
JW Marriott (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5 H
$315
Playa Grande (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Playa Potrero (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$315
Manuel Antonio / Quepos → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$330
Penas Blancas (Nicaragua Border) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$330
JW Marriott Costa Elena (La Cruz) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4h
$330
Punta Islita (Hotel & Beach) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$370
Samara / Playa Carrillo (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
4,5 H
$370
Puerto Viejo (Caribbean Coast) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
6 H
$390
Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$390
Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$400
Dominical (Beach Town) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$400
Santa Teresa (Nicoya Peninsula) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$400
Malpaís (Nicoya Peninsula) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$400
Uvita → La Fortuna (Arenal)
6 H
$415
Ojochal → La Fortuna (Arenal)
5,5 H
$430
Sierpe (Osa) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
6h 30min
$510
Puerto Jimenez (Osa Peninsula) → La Fortuna (Arenal)
8 H
$570

Why book with Private Travel CR?

Licensed & insured
ICT-certified tourist transport (#3205-2022), fully insured.
5.0 star rating
200+ reviews on Google & TripAdvisor.
24/7 flight tracking
We watch your flight and adjust the pickup — even at 2 AM.
Free child seats
Infant and booster seats on request, at no extra charge.
Modern private fleet
A/C, free WiFi and bottled water in every vehicle.
Local family business
Costa Rican owner-operated since 2022 — not a faceless agency.

What travelers say about La Fortuna

Rated 5.0 stars across 200+ Google and TripAdvisor reviews.

Exceptional, Professional, and Reliable Private Transfers Across Costa Rica!

Our experience with Private Travel Costa Rica was exceptional from start to finish. We used their service for multiple transfers, including from San Juan airport to La Fortuna, between locations in La Fortuna, and from Tamarindo to Liberia International Airport. Every driver was amazing—on time, flexible, and extremely professional. The responsiveness of the entire team made coordinating our travel seamless and stress-free. We highly recommend them for any transportation needs in Costa Rica.

Katherine J

TripAdvisor Reviewer · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025

Professional and Reliable

We used this company for transfers from La Fortuna to San Manuel Antonio and then from San Manuel Antonio to San Jose. I cannot say enough about the professionalism of the company and both the drivers, as well as the cleanliness of the vans. Communication was almost immediate. Our drivers Oscar and Carlos arrived a few minutes early, were highly professional, and super friendly and warm. There was wifi in the van which was much appreciated. All in all, both experiences were excellent. I cannot recommend this company enough. I will definitely use them again for transfers when we are back in CR.

RIDI0406

Madison, Wisconsin · TripAdvisor · Dec 2025

Excellent care and drive with Diego

I was so glad I booked our transfer from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio with Diego. He was communicative and professional from the time of booking, confirming everything and checking on our needs. He was friendly, kind, spoke great English, and made the long drive as pleasant as possible. I'd absolutely book again.

Orli B

Oakland, California · TripAdvisor · Jun 2024

Frequently asked about shuttles to La Fortuna

How much is a private shuttle to La Fortuna?
Private shuttles to La Fortuna start at $180 USD per vehicle (1-5 passengers). The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides together for one flat rate. Exact pricing depends on where you're coming from; see the full list of routes above.
Is the shuttle to La Fortuna private?
Yes. Every Private Travel CR transfer to La Fortuna is fully private — just your group, no shared seats with strangers. The price covers the whole vehicle door-to-door, with a professional bilingual driver, free WiFi, bottled water, free child seats on request, and full insurance.
Do you offer door-to-door pickup for La Fortuna?
Yes — we pick up anywhere (airport, hotel, Airbnb, or private villa) and drop you at your exact address in the La Fortuna area. We confirm the pickup point 24 hours before your trip.

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