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San José to La Fortuna

CompanySan Carlos (Directo)
Price₡3,300 (~$6.00 USD)
Travel Time4.5 Hours
New TerminalAtlántico Norte

⚠️ URGENT: Terminal Update

Terminal 7-10 is closed. Buses to La Fortuna now depart from Terminal Atlántico Norte (also known as “Caribeños” or “San Carlos Station”). Look for the San Carlos ticket window.

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The New Hub: Atlántico Norte

Go to Terminal Atlántico Norte. It is located in Barrio México, about 600m north of La Merced Church. It’s a busy area, use Uber.

2
Direct Schedules

Take the DIRECT bus. Avoid “Ciudad Quesada” buses unless you want to change buses halfway.

  • Daily: 06:15 AM
  • Daily: 08:40 AM
  • Daily: 11:50 AM
💎 Insider Logistics

The bus stop in La Fortuna is just outside the MegaSuper, near the central park. Ignore the taxi drivers shouting at you when you arrive.

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