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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Punta Uvaby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Punta Uva by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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

  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Guápilesshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Punta de Uvabus bus
    7h 32m
    $228–238

  2. Drive 295.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Punta Uvacar car 295.2 km
    4h 48m
    $41–59

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    5h 7m
    $492–540

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Manzanilloshuttle bus Private
    5h 5m
    $418–427

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus 205
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Punta de Uvabus bus
    10h 54m
    $59–75

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    11h 23m
    $102–117

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arenal Volcano to Punta Uva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from La Fortuna to Manzanillo on demand. Tickets cost $379 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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