What is the cheapest way to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 51m and costs $450 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Cóbano and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Cóbano and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Cóbano and Arenal Volcano is 227 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.

How do I travel from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 52m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cóbano to Arenal Volcano bus from?

Cóbano to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, depart from Cóbano station.

Where does the Cóbano to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Cóbano to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Cóbano to Arenal Volcano is 192 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 922+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Cóbano to Arenal Volcano - 4 ways to travel via plane, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane ACO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
2h 51m
$450–482
Drive 192.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cóbano to Arenal Volcanocar 192.1 km
4h 54m
$26–38
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cóbano to Terminal Atlántico Nortebusferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
10h 52m
$57–82
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
3h 50m
$605–638

Cobano (ACO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

147Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 227.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cóbano to Arenal Volcano via Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 10h 52m.

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