Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Arenal Volcanoby car, bus, shuttle, or plane

Find Transport to Arenal Volcano

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Arenal Volcano by car, bus, shuttle, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive  155.4 km

    best
    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Arenal Volcanocar car 155.4 km
    3h 18m
    $21–31

  2. Bus, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to Terminal Jacóbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    5h 26m
    $377–553

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Matapalo to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can drive from Playa Matapalo to Arenal Volcano in around 3h 18m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.