Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Juan to Arenal Volcanoby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Arenal Volcano

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from San Juan to Arenal Volcano by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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
    4h 20m
    $70–86

  2. Drive 137.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Juan to Arenal Volcanocar car 137.3 km
    2h 42m
    $19–27

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to La Fortunashuttle bus San José / ...
    2h 24m
    $107–318

  4. Bus

    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 / ...
    5h 13m
    $46–65

  5. Bus via Diagonal Centro De Oftalmología Y Óptica Fonseca A Un Costado De La Municipalidad

    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 / ...
    5h 35m
    $40–64

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Juan to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle operates a shuttle from San José to La Fortuna on demand. Tickets cost $72 and the journey takes 1h 30m. RIDE CR SHUTTLE also services this route hourly.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.