What is the cheapest way to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Las Catalinas and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Playa Matapalo and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Cañas and Tilarán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Las Catalinas and Arenal Volcano is 184 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano bus from?

Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), depart from Playa Matapalo station.

Where does the Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Autobuses de Artola (Flor de Polanco), arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 972+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Playa Matapalo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
3. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcanotaxi
5h
$141–190
Drive 170.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcanocar 170.9 km
3h 16m
$23–34
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Las Catalinas to Playa Matapalotaxi
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane LIR - FON
3h 27m
$368–526
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flamingo Beach to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
5h 33m
$115–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Playa Matapalo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
3. Take the bus from Tilarán to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
6h 28m
$83–127

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

$271Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Las Catalinas to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 184.3 km
Duration: 5h

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from Flamingo Beach to La Fortuna hourly. Tickets cost $290 and the journey takes 5h. Tropical Tours Shuttles also services this route once daily.

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