Book a shared shuttle or private car
from La Fortuna to San Jose

Door-to-door in 2 h 44 min from ...
World-class customer service
Safe, licensed driver
Up to 70% less emissions

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Daytrip offers a perfect solution for every budget and travel style - a shared shuttle departing five times a day with a small group of up to 10 passengers, or a private car where you're in charge of the itinerary and schedule. Both options will get you from La Fortuna to San Jose, door-to-door, in about 2 hours 44 minutes in unmatched safety and comfort.

Trip Information

Meet-and-Greet at your accommodation in La Fortuna

Comfortable, air-conditioned car or van with a professional, English speaking driver and complimentary bottled water

Drop-off at your accomodation in San Jose

World-class, English-speaking customer service team at your disposal

2 h 44 min
131 km
door-to-door

Optional sightseeing itinerary

Private service only

Stops available with a private car

La Fortuna Waterfall

One of Costa Rica’s most iconic waterfalls paints a postcard-perfect picture of jungle beauty. A Jungle Gem

Proyecto Asis

This nonprofit helps preserve wildlife and lets you lend a hand in their rehabilitation. Wild Assistance

Else Kientzler Garden

This lush botanical garden is home to tropical plants from around the world. Transnational Tropical Treats

Los Chorros Waterfalls

Feel the power of these two powerful cascades roaring in the lush jungle. The Jets

Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria

Costa Rica’s history, and especially the life of its national hero, is detailed in this fascinating free museum. A Hero’s History

Britt Coffee Tour

How is coffee made and why is Costa Rica's so delicious? Find out on a fun and informative tour at this eco-friendly plantation. The Magical Fruit

Why people love Daytrip

10 May, 2023

Great site for booking transport, very easy

“Really great site, I highly recommend it if you’re looking for long transport. You’re paying for convenience and being able to book on your own time, in advance and not have to wait for public transit. We booked 3 rides in Costa Rica: San Jose to La Fortuna, La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio to San Jose. The communication before and during the trip was great, very easy process. Our driver for the first and last ride was Cesar Matamoros, he was great! He spoke English and Spanish and was very knowledgeable about the country. We learned a lot from him! Our other driver for the second trip was named Jason and he mainly spoke Spanish. We added a stop during the ride at a beautiful garden and he waited for us while we explored. And he added a bonus stop for us to the crocodile bridge!”

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traveler Jlj1397

16 Feb, 2024

Our first (but not last) trip with Daytrip

“This was our first time to use the Daytrip service and it absolutely exceeded our expectations! Instead of flying from Malaga Spain to Albufeira Portugal we decided to hire a driver. The cost and time required was about the same but the experience was so much more enjoyable with Daytrip. The booking process was simple and their communication was outstanding. As someone who's flown well over a million miles and has stayed in well over a thousand hotel nights, I truly appreciated how quick, clear and personal their messaging was (if it's AI then that's amazing). We can't say enough about pur driver, João S. He arrived early and messaged us that he was ready whenever we were. He greeted us warmly in excellent English (apparently everyone takes English in Portuguese schools) and even had an umbrella ready to keep us dry! He was very engaging and provided us with tons of great information as this was our first trip to Portugal. His driving was excellent and we always felt safe, even during a short period when there was heavy rain. We stopped for an excellent lunch at a wonderful little beach restaurant and let him order us a delicious traditional Portuguese meal. He dropped us off on time and extremely satisfied that we had made the right decision in picking Daytrip!”

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traveler Canuck648

Good to know

Traveling with children

If you're traveling with children, please let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats or boosters ready.

Pets and service animals

While pets are not allowed on the shared shuttle service, they can generally be accommodated on our private service from La Fortuna to San Jose. For inquiries about service dogs, please contact us before booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Tickets & cancellations

Private trips can be changed or canceled up to 24 hours before departure.

For shared shuttles, we offer a range of ticket types to suit every traveler's needs (and budget).

Super-flexible: You're covered in case of train/plane delays or any other unexpected changes; reschedule (subject to availability) or get a full refund up to 15 minutes before departure!

Flexible: Change or cancel up to 24-hours before departure, but you won't receive a refund if you miss your pick-up.

Non-refundable: No changes or cancellations, and you won't receive a refund if you miss your departure.

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you're traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, take a private car.

Booking and payment

Ride availability is shown in real-time and bookings are confirmed instantly. Pay securely online with your major credit card.

You can also purchase tickets directly from the driver in cash if seats are available.

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