There are 3 ways to get from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at La Fortuna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Santa Elena and Arenal Volcano is 94 km. The road distance is 60.9 km.
The best way to get from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $90 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from Santa Elena station.
Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at La Fortuna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Santa Elena to Arenal Volcano.
There are 975+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from Santa Elena to La Fortuna once daily. Tickets cost $55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +506 2755 1024
- tours@williestourscostarica
- Website
- williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Santa Elena to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- williestourscostarica.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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