There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás by shuttle, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to AlajuelaPrivate / ...
- Take the bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Parkbus Alajuela
3h 8m$302–309Drive 122.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poáscar 122.1 km
2h 30m$17–24Fly, bus
- Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane FON - SJO
- Take the bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Parkbus
3h 11m$201–291
La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Volcán Poás is 151 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $300 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Volcán Poás.
There are 355+ hotels available in Volcán Poás.
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.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $258
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2449 5141
- [email protected]
- Website
- COOPETRANSASI
Bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- COOPETRANSASI
Bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- COOPETRANSASI
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