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

The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 5m and costs $330 - $550.

How far is it from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande?

The distance between Arenal Volcano and Playa Grande is 234 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $310 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 981+ hotels available in Playa Grande.

Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande - 8 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande 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)plane FON - LIR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Playa Grandeshuttle
3h 5m
$331–530
Drive 188.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grandecar 188.1 km
3h 42m
$26–37
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Nicoyashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus Santa Cruz
5h 17m
$312–320
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
3h 45m
$376–398
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Nosara Airport, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playa Grandeshuttle
5h 22m
$379–1,281
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Nosarabus Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Playa Grandeshuttle Tambor
7h 25m
$395–406
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Limonaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Limonal to Coyolitobus San Jose
5h 6m
$149–175
Taxi, bus via Santa Cruz
1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Limonaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Limonal to Santa Cruzbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Playa Grandebus
4h 58m
$146–173

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

7Weekly Planes

5 minAverage Duration

$226Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 234.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande. However, you can take the taxi to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) airport, fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, then take the shuttle to Playa Grande. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande via La Fortuna, Nicoya, Nicoya, Santa Cruz, and Terminal de Buses Santa Cruz in around 5h 17m.

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