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

The cheapest way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to bus and shuttle which takes 2h 24m and costs $190 - $210.

How far is it from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Heredia and Arenal Volcano is 103 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $150 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 4h 53m.

Can I drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heredia to Arenal Volcano is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 953+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane SJO - FON
2h 26m
$152–172
Drive 132.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heredia to Arenal Volcanocar 132.6 km
2h 55m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortunabus San Jose
4h 53m
$36–49
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Heredia to El Erizobus Alajuela
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
2h 24m
$199–210
Shuttle
1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La Fortunabus Sjo-Lf
5h 18m
$86–102
Bus via Quesada
1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal de Buses La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
5h 50m
$34–52

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

14Weekly Planes

35 minAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heredia to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 103.4 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

SANSA flies from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) twice daily. Alternatively, Transportes San Carlos operates a bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortuna 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 3h.

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