There are 4 ways to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Frente Servicentro Jsm to Terminal Plaza San Carlosbus 406-I
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
2h 49m$87–112Drive 101.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcanocar 101.5 km
1h 59m$14–20Fly
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
1h 50m$261–369Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Jaulares to Alajuelabus Alajuela
- Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La FortunaPrivate / ...
2h 50m$329–345
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $260 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Frente Servicentro Jsm and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between La Paz Waterfall and Arenal Volcano is 121 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Frente Servicentro Jsm station.
The best way to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $370 and takes 1h 50m.
La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Terminal Plaza San Carlos station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between La Paz Waterfall, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal Volcano via Frente Servicentro Jsm, Terminal Plaza San Carlos, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) once daily.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Phone
- +506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Frente Servicentro Jsm to Terminal Plaza San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
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