What is the cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo?

The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo?

The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 45m and costs $340 - $600.

How far is it from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo?

The distance between Arenal Volcano and Playa Flamingo is 216 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo without a car is to Bus which takes 9h 28m and costs $335 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo?

Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo.

Where can I stay near Playa Flamingo?

There are 1290+ hotels available in Playa Flamingo.

Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo - 6 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and Bus

There are 6 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo by plane, shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)FON - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Flamingo
2h 45m
$343–602
Drive 171.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo171.7 km
3h 16m
$23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámara
2. Take the bus from Sámara to Nicoya
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Flamingo
9h 28m
$337–346
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Flamingo BeachPrivate / ...
5h 22m
$89–360
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)SJO - TNO
3h 55m
$388–415
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Limonal
2. Take the bus from Limonal to FlamingoSan Jose
4h 16m
$137–163

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

7Weekly Planes

5 minAverage Duration

$248Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo.

Launch map view

Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Playa Flamingo via La Fortuna, Sámara, Nicoya, Santa Cruz, and Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz in around 9h 28m.

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