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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Poásby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Poás by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Parkbus bus Alajuela
    3h 8m
    $300–307

  2. Drive 122.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Poáscar car 122.2 km
    2h 30m
    $17–24

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FON - SJO
    2. Take the bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Parkbus bus
    3h 10m
    $200–291

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Poás, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Arenal Volcano to Poás. However, you can take the taxi to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Alajuela, then take the bus to Poás Volcano National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Arenal Volcano to Poás in around 2h 30m.

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