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How to get fromParque Nacional Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcanoby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Parque Nacional Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcano by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuelabus bus Alajuela
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2h 35m
    $297–307

  2. Drive 122.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Parque Nacional Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcanocar car 122.3 km
    2h 30m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuelabus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    3h 11m
    $200–291

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    6h 42m
    $49–68

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Parque Nacional Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from Poás Volcano National Park to Arenal Volcano via Poás Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Terminal Alajuela, Terminal San Carlos, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 6h 42m.

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