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 27m.

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 54m and costs $470 - $700.

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 54m 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 27m to drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 720+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano - 3 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car

There are 3 ways to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, 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, 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 54m
$472–666
Drive 419.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcanocar 419.8 km
8h 27m
$57–82
Drive, shuttle, taxi
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Dominicalcar
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
7h 1m
$600–649

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

35Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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 drive to Dominical, take the shuttle to Monteverde, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano.

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