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How to get fromArenal Volcano National Park to Papagayo Peninsulaby taxi, bus, shuttle, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Papagayo Peninsula by taxi, bus, shuttle, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano National Park to Cañastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3h 12m
    $187–226

  2. Drive 162 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfall to Papagayo Peninsulacar car 162 km
    3h
    $22–32

  3. Taxi, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano National Park to La Fortunataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJO - LIR
    4h 9m
    $517–1,110

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica and Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Arenal Volcano National Park to Papagayo Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Cañas, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Guardia, then take the taxi to Papagayo Peninsula. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Terminal TUASA Alajuela, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), then take the taxi to Papagayo Peninsula.

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