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 18m.

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 3m and costs $340 - $850.

How far is it from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Golfito and Arenal Volcano is 438 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 and shuttle and taxi which takes 7h 24m and costs $410 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $380 and takes 10h 47m.

Can I drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Arenal Volcano is 387 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 655+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Golfito to Arenal Volcano - 7 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, shuttle, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Dominicalbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dominical to Monteverdeshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
7h 24m
$412–442
Bus via San José
cheapest
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 de Buses La Fortunabus
13h 41m
$51–75
Drive 386.5 km
1. Drive from Golfito to Arenal Volcanocar 386.5 km
7h 18m
$52–75
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane GLF - FON
4h 30m
$83–336
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Golfito to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi
5h 21m
$712–742
Bus
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Queposbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus Private
10h 47m
$357–372
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 3m
$345–809

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

19Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Golfito to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 437.7 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Golfito (GLF) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golfito to Arenal Volcano via Río Claro, Quepos, Quepos, and La Fortuna in around 10h 47m.

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