There are 3 ways to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, shuttle, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdebus 625
- Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus Private
4h 27m$341–422Drive 123.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Puntarenas to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar 123.7 km
2h 45m$17–24Shuttle, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to MonteverdePrivate
- Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi
2h 22m$339–369
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park is to shuttle and taxi which takes 2h 22m and costs $330 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park. However, there are services departing from Puntarenas and arriving at La Fortuna via Monteverde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Puntarenas and Arenal Volcano National Park is 197 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $340 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park, including transfers.
Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, depart from Puntarenas station.
Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park bus services, operated by Transmonteverde, arrive at Monteverde station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park.
There are 966+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano National Park.
What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Arenal Volcano National Park via Monteverde, Monteverde, and La Fortuna in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +506 2645 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Transmonteverde
Bus from Monteverde to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $305
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from Monteverde to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $365
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $209
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 6192 3389
Taxi Monteverde
- Phone
- +506 2645 7272
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Monteverde Central 7
- Phone
- +506 2645 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
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