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How to get fromSanta Cruz de la Sierra to Arenal Volcanoby plane or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Arenal Volcano by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane VVI - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    12h 3m
    $495–1,106

  2. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane VVI - FON
    12h 17m
    $286–971

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,989.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines, SANSA, and World Ticket fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily.

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