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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Arenal Volcano National Parkby car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Drive 140 km

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    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar car 140 km
    3h 8m
    $19–28

  2. Bus, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the bus from Playa Herradura to 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 27m
    $377–553

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

You can drive from Playa Matapalo to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfall in around 3h 8m.

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