Shared shuttle: Downtown San José → La Fortuna

If you are starting from a hotel in downtown San José rather than the airport, this is the option. Volcano Travel collects you in the city and takes you to La Fortuna in an air-conditioned tourist minibus with Wi-Fi and luggage space. Departures Two departures a day, at 08:00 and 13:30. The drive takes about three and a half hours — a little longer than from the airport, because the route collects passengers around the city before heading out — and includes a rest stop along the way. Meeting your driver There are twelve pickup points across downtown San José. Give your hotel when you book: the operator confirms which one is closest to you and the exact time the minibus passes. Arrival If your hotel sits inside La Fortuna Zone 1, you are dropped at reception. If it lies outside that area, a nearby drop-off point is agreed with you before the trip. Before you book Keep your phone reachable on the day — coordination happens over WhatsApp or email. Let the operator know in advance if you need wheelchair access, are carrying oversized luggage or travelling with a pet.