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

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to bus and shuttle which takes 2h 25m and costs $290 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Heredia and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Heredia to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Heredia and arriving at La Fortuna via Empresarios Unidos and San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Heredia and Arenal Volcano is 103 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $190 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Heredia to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Arenal Volcano is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 969+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Heredia to Arenal Volcano - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
2h 27m
$196–287
Drive 130.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcanocar 130.7 km
2h 38m
$18–26
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
5h 25m
$46–57
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Heredia to El Erizobus Alajuela
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
2h 25m
$294–305
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 / ...
5h 48m
$39–63

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

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Distance: 103.4 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Heredia, 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 bus from Heredia to Arenal Volcano via Terminal TUASA, Empresarios Unidos, San Ramón, and La Fortuna in around 5h 25m.

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