What is the cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $230 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Empresarios Unidos and arriving at La Fortuna via San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between San Rafael and Arenal Volcano is 111 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.

How do I travel from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Rafael to Arenal Volcano bus from?

San Rafael to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, depart from Empresarios Unidos station.

Bus or fly from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $230 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $75 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the San Rafael to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

San Rafael to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Unidos de Puntarenas, arrive at San Ramón station.

Can I drive from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Arenal Volcano is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 973+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

San Rafael to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
1h 21m
$235–337
Drive 134.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from San Rafael to Arenal Volcanocar 134.5 km
2h 44m
$18–27
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to Los Ángelesbus
3. Take the taxi from Los Ángeles to Arenal Volcanotaxi
4h 21m
$69–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus San José
2. Take the bus from San Ramón to La Fortunabus 272 La Fortuna
4h 30m
$60–73
Bus via Quesada
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
6h
$39–62
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortunabus 205
7h 53m
$46–61

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

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 110.7 km
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between San Rafael, 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 San Rafael to Arenal Volcano via Empresarios Unidos, San Ramón, and La Fortuna in around 4h 30m.

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