There are 4 ways to get from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás by bus or car
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Bus via San José
best- Take the bus from Jacó to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
- Take the bus from Alajuela to Poás Volcano National Parkbus Alajuela
3h 58m$13–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kfc to Escuela Juan Rafael Mora, Detrás De Torre Mercedesbus 655
- Take the bus from Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras to Terminal TUASA Alajuelabus 200
4h 41m$11–15Drive 104.1 km
- Drive from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poáscar 104.1 km
2h 9m$14–21Bus via Jaco
- Take the bus from Jaco to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
- Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to Terminal TUASA Alajuelabus 200 / ...
4h 58m$19–21
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás is to bus which costs $11 - $15 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás. However, there are services departing from Jacó and arriving at Poás Volcano National Park via Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola and Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Jaco Beach and Volcán Poás is 149 km. The road distance is 104.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás without a car is to bus via San José which takes 3h 58m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás, including transfers.
Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Jacó station.
Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás is 104 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Jaco Beach to Volcán Poás.
There are 342+ hotels available in Volcán Poás.
What companies run services between Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and Volcán Poás, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Jacó to Poás Volcano National Park via Terminal Tica Bus, Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, and Alajuela in around 3h 58m.
Bus from Jacó to Terminal Tica Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)
- Road
- $7–11
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