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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to La Fortuna

Composite routes from San Francisco to La Fortuna

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,785.96
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$1,403.25

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,530.82

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,913.53
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,530.82

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 8m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$535.79–$701.63

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$4,337.33
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,211.90
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$2,168.67
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,275.69
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,785.96
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.65–$829.20
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$956.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$892.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,148.12

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$510.27–$1,785.96
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Augusto
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$1,211.90

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
10h 24m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$892.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Peñas
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.14–$54.85

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$220.27
Bus from Peñas Blancas to La
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$299.85
Bus from Cañas to La
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$204.14

Buses Públicos Nicaragua

Bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Reina del Campo

Phone:
+506 2663 1752
Website:
reinadelcampo.com/
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañas
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.30–$4.34

Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares

Phone:
+506 2256 8598
Email:
info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañas
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna is to fly and shuttle which costs $369.57 - $706.52 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna is to fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $402.17 - $597.83 .

How far is it from San Francisco to La Fortuna?

The distance between San Francisco and La Fortuna is 5039 km. The road distance is 6083.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to La Fortuna without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4 days 9h and costs $597.83 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from San Francisco to La Fortuna, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and La Fortuna?

La Fortuna is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:24 in San Francisco and 10:24 in La Fortuna.

Can I drive from San Francisco to La Fortuna?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to La Fortuna is 6083 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from San Francisco to La Fortuna.

Where can I stay near La Fortuna?

There are 526+ hotels available in La Fortuna. Prices start at $117.62 per night.
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