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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Rivasby taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Liberia

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Cañastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    5h 15m
    $159–192

  2. Drive 218.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Rivascar car 218.2 km
    3h 28m
    $30–43

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to La Irmataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Irma to La Cruzbus bus Sjo
    5h 34m
    $153–186

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Municipal Upalabus bus 234 Ciudad Quesada
    2. Take the bus from Upala to La Cruzbus bus 514 La Cruz
    7h 21m
    $46–59

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  • Distance: 236 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Rivas via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna, Terminal Municipal Upala, Upala, La Cruz, and Peñas Blancas in around 7h 21m.

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