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How to get fromSanta Lucía to Arenal Volcanoby car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Lucía to Arenal Volcano by car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Drive 205.8 km

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    1. Drive from Santa Lucía to Arenal Volcanocar car 205.8 km
    4h 34m
    $28–40

  2. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tambor to La Fortunashuttle bus Private
    2h 8m
    $524–539

  3. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    5h 59m
    $749–840

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  • Distance: 205.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Lucía, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Tambor to La Fortuna on demand. Tickets cost $461 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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