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

The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $340 - $850.

How far is it from Arenal Volcano to Golfito?

The distance between Arenal Volcano and Golfito is 280 km. The road distance is 386.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito without a car is to taxi and shuttle and bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $410 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Arenal Volcano to Golfito?

The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $250 - $400. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $360 - $380 and takes 9h 59m.

Can I drive from Arenal Volcano to Golfito?

Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Golfito is 386 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Golfito.

Where can I stay near Golfito?

There are 120+ hotels available in Golfito.

Arenal Volcano to Golfito - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, shuttle, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito by plane, taxi, shuttle, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport
best
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Golfito (GLF)plane FON - GLF
4h 11m
$258–397
Drive 386.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Golfitocar 386.4 km
7h 18m
$52–75
Taxi, shuttle, bus
1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Dominicalshuttle
3. Take the bus from Dominical to Río Clarobus
7h 24m
$417–438
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Golfitoshuttle Private
5h 21m
$718–739
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Golfito (GLF)plane SJO - GLF
3h 36m
$343–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Queposbus Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Golfitobus By Costanera
9h 59m
$361–373
Bus via San José
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Rio Clarobus
13h 12m
$60–84

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Golfito (GLF) flights

7Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arenal Volcano to Golfito.

Launch map view

Distance: 279.9 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

SANSA flies from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Golfito (GLF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Golfito via La Fortuna, Quepos, and Terminal San Rafael de Cerros in around 9h 59m.

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