Private Shuttle from La Fortuna (Arenal) to SJO Airport Area
Need to get from the Arenal Volcano town of La Fortuna to the SJO Airport area? Leave it up to our network of professional shuttle drivers. We’ve booked thousands of shuttle van transfers all around Costa Rica and would be happy to help you too. The drivers we use are reliable, friendly, and speak at least basic English. Read more about our shuttle booking service here.
Easy Pick Up and Drop Off
Pick Up
We can organize pick up at hotels, vacation rentals, the airport, rental car agencies, boat docks, and more. All we need is your hotel name, vacation rental location, or other pickup/drop off location.
Drop Off
Airport: For departing flights, the driver will drop you off right at the airport’s main entrance and help you unload your bags. The airline kiosks are just through the doors.
Airport Area: If you are staying near the airport at a hotel or vacation rental, the driver will drop you off at the hotel reception or outside the vacation rental house/condo.
Shuttle Schedule
The pickup time is completely customizable, available 24 hours a day. Just enter your preferred time on the form and your exact flight departure information (airline, flight number, and time).
- Most airlines recommend arriving 3 hours before your international flight so please select your pick-up time accordingly
- Note that late night service (between 11:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.) may be subject to extra charges. We would notify you of this by email before finalizing.
Shuttle Duration and Included Stops
The drive from La Fortuna to SJO Airport is approximately 2.5 hours. Up to 1 hour of additional time is included for stops to use the restroom, have a quick meal, pick up groceries, take pictures, etc.
The driver will be happy to recommend a restaurant or store along the way.
We also can help coordinate longer stops along the route to see an attraction. If you would like to make a longer stop, please let us know so that we can quote the additional hours of waiting time. Waiting time typically costs around $25-30/hour. The driver can hold your bags securely in the van while you enjoy the tour or attraction.
Shuttle Price/Cost
Private shuttle from La Fortuna to SJO Airport, starting at $197 (1-4 passengers). Our booking system will adjust the price based on the total number of passengers. Prices are plus tax (13%).
How It Works
After you submit your private shuttle order, we’ll organize it with our favorite operator in that area, then send you an invoice. Once paid, you’ll receive a confirmation email and be ready to go!
A friendly, reliable driver will arrive on time and carefully transport you to your destination. This is a one-way service (not roundtrip). Our drivers use modern, air-conditioned vans/minibuses for a comfortable ride. We also ensure that the drivers/companies are licensed by the Costa Rican government and insured.
Since this is a private shuttle service, it will be only your group in the vehicle, no other passengers.
Luggage goes in the back. We size the van to account for 1 large suitcase and 1 medium carry-on bag per passenger (plus personal items). If you have more, just let us know so that we can send a larger vehicle.
Have a question? Send us an email at bookings(at)twoweeksincostarica(dot)com
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Peter C. (Verified Customer) –
Excellent service with a friendly and accomodating driver. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable and we arrived on time despite heavy traffic coming in toward Alajuela.
Stephen Ludwig (Verified Customer) –
Matt Houde was great about communicating with us and responding promptly to our questions. It was very easy to make shuttle reservations online. We took the shuttle from Arenal Observatory Lodge and Trails in the Arenal Volcano National Park to Alajuela (near SJO) . The driver informed us that there had been a large big rig accident on the original route, so he was going to take an alternate route that would get us to our destination without too much additional time. He did a great job and provided information about the towns and areas that we passed along the route, and he answered questions about Costa Rica. He was an excellent driver and stopped so that we could use the bathroom and pick up snacks. We would definitely recommend using the shuttle service, as the van was clean, comfortable, and made the long drive enjoyable.