There are 3 ways to get from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal Alajuela to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus Heredia / ...
- Take the bus from San José to Irazú Volcano National Parkbus San José
4h 38m$10–15Drive 91.4 km
- Drive from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazúcar 91.4 km
2h 16m$13–18Bus, Tour
- Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuelabus Alajuela
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose to Volcán IrazúIrazu Volcano National Park & Orosi Valley
3h 58m$121
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú is to bus which costs $9 - $15 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú. However, there are services departing from Poás Volcano National Park and arriving at Irazú Volcano National Park via Terminal Alajuela and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Volcán Poás and Volcán Irazú is 105 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú, including transfers.
Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Terminal Alajuela station.
Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú is 91 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Volcán Poás to Volcán Irazú.
There are 171+ hotels available in Volcán Irazú.
What companies run services between Volcán Poás, Costa Rica and Volcán Irazú, Cartago, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Irazú Volcano National Park via Alajuela, Terminal Alajuela, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, and San José in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +506 2442 6900
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupotuasa.com
Bus from Terminal Alajuela to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- grupotuasa.com
- Phone
- +506 2536 6052
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buses Metrópoli
Bus from San José to Irazú Volcano National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Buses Metrópoli
- Phone
- +506 2449 5141
- [email protected]
- Website
- COOPETRANSASI
Bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- COOPETRANSASI
Shuttle from San Jose to Volcán Irazú
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $115
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
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