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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Alajuelaby bus, car, taxi or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Alajuela by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Naranjo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Naranjobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Naranjo to Alajuelabus bus
    4h 37m
    $43–54

  2. Drive 121.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Alajuelacar car 121.8 km
    2h 45m
    $17–24

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to La Fortunataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus Private / ...
    1h 22m
    $203–210

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus bus Ciudad Quesada / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus CD Quesada / ...
    6h 1m
    $40–55

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Alajuela via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna, Ciudad Quesada, and Naranjo in around 4h 37m.

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