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

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 4m and costs $480 - $530.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Cartago, Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Golfito and Arenal Volcano is 313 km. The road distance is 384.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $55 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

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

Golfito to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Golfito station.

Bus or fly from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Golfito to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Golfito to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Terminal TRACOPA station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Arenal Volcano is 384 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 664+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Golfito to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
3h 4m
$483–525
Drive 384.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcanocar 384.3 km
7h 7m
$52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golfito to Terminal TRACOPAbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
13h 39m
$60–87
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to La Fortunashuttle Private
5h 22m
$854–864
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane GLF - FON
6h 36m
$222–574
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
5h 22m
$732–762

Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 312.8 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Golfito to Arenal Volcano via Terminal TRACOPA, Terminal Cartago, Mercado Borbón, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 13h 39m. Alternatively, World Ticket and SANSA fly from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily.

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