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

The cheapest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is to fly which costs $180 - $600 and takes 15h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 43m and costs $330 - $750.

How far is it from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Manzanillo and Arenal Volcano is 2568 km. The road distance is 3062 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 15h 54m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 2 days 23h.

Can I drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is 3062 km. It takes approximately 40h 46m to drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 619+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano - 5 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

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

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

Fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)ZLO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortuna
8h 43m
$338–706
Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)ZLO - FON
15h 54m
$184–566
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Manzanillo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachula
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
4. Take the bus from El Salvador to Cañas
5. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenal Volcano
2d 12h
$323–485
Drive 3,062 km
1. Drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano3,062 km
40h 46m
$411–594
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manzanillo to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachula
3. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvador
4. Take the bus from San Salvador to San José
5. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to La Fortuna
2d 23h
$310–503

Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

15Weekly Planes

8h 30mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 2,567.8 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

Aeroméxico, SANSA, and three other airlines fly from Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parada en Av. Azul Marino to Arenal Volcano via Parada en Obras Maritimas 42, Manzanillo, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Tapachula, San Salvador, San Salvador, San José, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and La Fortuna in around 2d 23h.

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