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Private Shuttle San Jose Airport Sjo to La Fortuna Arenal

Pickup

San Jose Airport Sjo

Dropoff

La Fortuna Arenal

The private transfer from San Jose Airport Sjo to La Fortuna Arenal takes about 2 hours 35 minutes (117 km) and starts at $168.00 for the whole vehicle, not per person. Pickup is door to door at a time you choose, with a driver meeting you on arrival.

Full guide: SJO Airport to La Fortuna Shuttle: Complete Guide (2026)

Price: From $168 per vehicle
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Estimated time: 2h 35m
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Distance: 117 km
White Toyota Hiace private shuttle van with a Turismo sign, parked under palm trees in Costa Rica
Toyota Hiace or similar

What's included

Max 6 passengers
Luggage included
A/C
Meet & Greet

Door to Door

We pick you up and drop you off at your exact location — no waiting at bus stops.

Pickup and drop-off

  • Pickup. Arrivals hall at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Add your airline and flight number when you book.

  • Drop-off. Door to door to any hotel, Airbnb or address in La Fortuna / Arenal.

  • Group size. The price is for the whole vehicle, up to 6 passengers. 7 or more? Request a quote.

Book this ride

*From

$168

Departure date & time *

Your pickup & dropoff *
San Jose Airport Sjo

Flight details *

Policy - Refundable

  • 48+ hours before departure: Full refund
  • 24–48 hours before departure: 50% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund

Questions about this transfer

Answers about this transfer: drive time, price, pickup, return trips and cancellations.

About 2 hours 35 minutes for the 117 km drive. Allow extra time in heavy traffic or bad weather.

From $168 for the whole vehicle, not per person, for up to 6 passengers. You see the exact price for your date and group before you book.

In the arrivals hall at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Add your airline and flight number when you book.

Any hotel, Airbnb or address in La Fortuna / Arenal. Pickup and drop-off are door to door, not limited to a list. Hotels we serve there include Alpha Arenal Hotel & Hostel, Arenal Backpackers Resort, Arenal Country Inn, Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa, Arenal Paradise Lodge, Arenal Poshpacker/Hostel, Arenal Roca Lodge & Bungalows, Arenal Rustic Lodge, Arenal Vista Lodge, Arenal Volcano Inn, Arenal Waterfall Lodge, among many others.

Yes. Choose "Add a return ride" in the booking form to book both legs together, or book the La Fortuna / Arenal to San Jose Airport (SJO) transfer on its own.

Full refund if you cancel 48+ hours before departure, and a 50% refund 24–48 hours before departure. Less than 24 hours before departure there is no refund.

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