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How to get fromMalpais to Arenal Volcanoby shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Malpais to Arenal Volcano by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle, Bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Malpais to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    2h 37m
    $382–792

  2. Drive  206.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malpais to Arenal Volcanocar car 206.7 km
    4h 59m
    $28–40

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $657–690

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Malpais to Arenal Volcano. However, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, take the bus to La Fortuna, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Tambor, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano.

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