What is the cheapest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 4m and costs $470 - $500.

How far is it from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Golfito and Arenal Volcano is 416 km. The road distance is 386.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $360 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano is to bus which takes 10h 48m and costs $360 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $280 - $470 and takes 17h 21m.

Can I drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Arenal Volcano is 386 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 648+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Golfito to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, plane, shuttle, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Queposbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus Private
10h 48m
$362–377
Drive 386.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcanocar 386.5 km
7h 19m
$52–75
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane GLF - FON
17h 21m
$283–469
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
5h 22m
$722–762
Bus via San José
1. Take the bus from Golfito to Terminal TRACOPAbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
13h 39m
$59–89
Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane GLF - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
3h 4m
$472–497

Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

14Weekly Planes

19h 12mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 415.8 km
Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Golfito to Arenal Volcano via Río Claro, Quepos, Quepos, and La Fortuna in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, SANSA flies from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily.

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