There are 4 ways to get from Atenas to Arenal Volcano by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from San Ramón to Los Ángelesbus San Ramon
- Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Arenal Volcanotaxi
3h 9m$65–80Drive 104.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Atenas to Arenal Volcanocar 104.9 km
2h 22m$15–21Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Atenas to La FortunaPrivate
1h 52m$244–254Bus
- Take the bus from San Ramón to La Fortunabus 272 La Fortuna
4h 12m$42–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atenas to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Atenas to Arenal Volcano is to shuttle which takes 1h 52m and costs $240 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Atenas to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Atenas and arriving at La Fortuna via Palmares and San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Atenas and Arenal Volcano is 109 km. The road distance is 104.9 km.
The best way to get from Atenas to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Atenas to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Atenas to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Compañía Carbachez e Hijos, depart from San Ramón station.
Atenas to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Compañía Carbachez e Hijos, arrive at La Fortuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atenas to Arenal Volcano is 105 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Atenas to Arenal Volcano.
There are 935+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Atenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Atenas to La Fortuna on demand. Tickets cost $209 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Bus from San Ramón to Los Ángeles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from San Ramón to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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