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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Puerto Carrilloby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Puerto Carrillo by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus bus Private
    5h 54m
    $340–349

  2. Drive 162.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Puerto Carrillocar car 162.1 km
    4h 1m
    $22–32

  3. Fly La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Cobano, shuttle

    1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Carrilloshuttle bus
    4h 24m
    $337–485

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puerto Carrilloshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 21m
    $613–690

  5. Taxi, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to La Fortunataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    5h 2m
    $532–584

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arenal Volcano to Puerto Carrillo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Sámara hourly. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 4h 21m.

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