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How to get fromRadisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José to Arenal Volcanoby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José to Arenal Volcano by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Los Ángelesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $68–83

  2. Drive 136.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José to Arenal Volcanocar car 136.7 km
    2h 42m
    $19–27

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    3h 13m
    $191–287

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 1508 San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    4h 58m
    $37–61

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 205
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    4h 58m
    $44–62

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 149 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José to Arenal Volcano via Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 4h 58m.

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