There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus Private
- Take the bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasbus 625
5h 13m$344–423Drive 125.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenascar 125.9 km
3h 10m$17–25Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to PuntarenasPrivate
2h 22m$339–363
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas is to taxi and shuttle which takes 2h 22m and costs $330 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas. However, there are services departing from La Fortuna and arriving at Puntarenas via Monteverde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Puntarenas is 197 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $340 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Monteverde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas is 126 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas.
There are 122+ hotels available in Puntarenas.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Puntarenas, Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Puntarenas via La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Monteverde in around 5h 13m.
Bus from La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $305
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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