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 16m.

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 $350 - $370.

How far is it from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Drake Bay and Arenal Volcano is 280 km. The road distance is 418 km.

How do I travel from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 8h 16m and costs .

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 418 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 625+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Can I share a ride from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Drake Bay and Arenal Volcano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano by plane, shuttle, car, bus, taxi, or rideshare

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)DRK - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortuna
2h 53m
$350–367
Drive 418 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Arenal Volcano418 km
8h 16m
$57–81
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Sierpe
2. Take the bus from Sierpe to Quepos
3. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortuna
11h 20m
$368–395
Drive, bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Drive from Drake Bay to Ciudad Cortés
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Cortés to Dominical
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to Monteverde
4. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcano
7h 35m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Drake Bay-DRK to Arenal Volcano418 km
8h 16m

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

41Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 280.1 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, and La Fortuna in around 11h 20m.

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