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

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdebus bus 625
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    3h 37m
    $341–422

  2. Drive 125.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcanocar car 125.6 km
    3h 12m
    $17–25

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    2h 22m
    $339–369

  4. Bus via Puntarenas

    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdebus bus 625
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    4h 27m
    $341–422

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano via Monteverde, Monteverde, and La Fortuna in around 3h 37m.

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