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How to get fromPlayas del Coco to Arenal Volcano National Parkby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Playas del Coco to Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    3h 25m
    $154–207

  2. Drive 167.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playas del Coco to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar car 167.2 km
    3h 3m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco to Sardinalbus bus
    2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIR - FON
    3h 53m
    $335–491

  4. Bus, taxi via Tilarán

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    $105–142

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Playas del Coco, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playas del Coco to Arenal Volcano National Park. However, you can walk to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Cañas, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Playas del Coco to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfall in around 3h 3m.

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