What is the cheapest way to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano is to bus and drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano is to bus and drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Turrialba and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Turrialba and arriving at Los Ángeles via C.C.S.S, Empresarios Unidos and San Ramón. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Turrialba and Arenal Volcano is 208 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus via San Ramón which takes 4h 56m and costs $70 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turrialba to Arenal Volcano bus from?

Turrialba to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transtusa, depart from Turrialba station.

Where does the Turrialba to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Turrialba to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transtusa, arrive at San Jose Terminal Transtusa station.

Can I drive from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Turrialba to Arenal Volcano is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 967+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Turrialba to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, or plane

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Bus via San Ramón
best
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Empresarios Unidos to San Ramónbus
3. Take the bus from San Ramón to Los Ángelesbus
4h 56m
$73–89
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus 302 Direct
2. Drive from San José to Arenal Volcanocar
3h 23m
$22–32
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
4h 33m
$200–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
5h 59m
$45–67
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
6h 19m
$43–67
Drive 195.8 km
1. Drive from Turrialba to Arenal Volcanocar 195.8 km
3h 50m
$27–38

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

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Turrialba, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Turrialba to Arenal Volcano via San Jose Terminal Transtusa, C.C.S.S, Mercado Borbón, Empresarios Unidos, San Ramón, and Los Ángeles in around 4h 56m.

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