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

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There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán 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
    $302–309

  2. Drive 122.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poáscar car 122.1 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 11m
    $202–293

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Arenal Volcano to Volcán 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 Volcán Poás in around 2h 30m.

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