What is the cheapest way to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 53m and costs $340 - $370.

How far is it from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Drake Bay and Arenal Volcano is 282 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Can I drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano is 420 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 642+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano - 4 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, car, bus, 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane DRK - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
2h 53m
$349–365
Drive 419.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcanocar 419.8 km
8h 26m
$57–82
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Sierpecar
2. Take the bus from Sierpe to Queposbus
3. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus
11h 20m
$368–395
Drive, bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Ciudad Cortéscar
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to Dominicalbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to Monteverdeshuttle
4. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
7h 35m

Drake Bay (DRK) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

35Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano.

Launch map view

Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Drake Bay, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano. However, you can fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría, take the bus to El Erizo, walk to Alajuela, take the shuttle to La Fortuna, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano via Sierpe, Hospital Dr. Max Terán, Quepos, Quepos, and La Fortuna in around 11h 20m.

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