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

The cheapest way to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $230 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Escazú and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Escazú to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Empresarios Unidos and arriving at La Fortuna via San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Escazú to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Escazú and Arenal Volcano is 112 km. The road distance is 135.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs $85 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

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

Escazú to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Empresarios Unidos station.

Bus or fly from Escazú to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $230 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Escazú to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Escazú to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at San Ramón station.

Can I drive from Escazú to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Escazú to Arenal Volcano is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Escazú to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 975+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Escazú to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
1h 23m
$237–334
Drive 135.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Escazú to Arenal Volcanocar 135.2 km
2h 45m
$19–27
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Los Ángelesbus
3. Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Arenal Volcanotaxi
3h 29m
$86–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus San José
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to La Fortunabus 272 La Fortuna
4h 32m
$63–76
Bus via Quesada
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
4h 53m
$58–84
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortunabus 205
6h 3m
$64–82

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

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Map of how to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 111.9 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escazú to Arenal Volcano via Empresarios Unidos, San Ramón, and La Fortuna in around 4h 32m.

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