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How to get fromEscazú to Arenal Volcanoby plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    1h 23m
    $237–334

  2. Drive 135.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Escazú to Arenal Volcanocar car 135.2 km
    2h 45m
    $19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irazú Hotel & Studios to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    4h 39m
    $56–79

  4. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Escazú to Alajuelataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Fortuna to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    1h 45m
    $337–355

  5. Bus via Terminal Atlántico Norte

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 1508 San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    4h 53m
    $57–84

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Escazú to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 Irazú Hotel & Studios, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 4h 39m.

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