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How to get fromEsparza to Arenal Volcanoby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Esparza to Monteverdebus bus 675 San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    4h 7m
    $340–423

  2. Drive 118.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esparza to Arenal Volcanocar car 118.7 km
    2h 28m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Esparza to Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    3h 35m
    $206–301

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Esparza to Monteverdebus bus 675 San Jose
    2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $135–168

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Esparza to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Esparza to Arenal Volcano via Monteverde, Monteverde, and La Fortuna in around 4h 7m.

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