What is the cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 12m and costs $370 - $410.

How far is it from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Playa Grande and Arenal Volcano is 315 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs $95 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Can I drive from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 987+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Playa Grande 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 Tamarindo Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
3h 12m
$377–401
Drive 188.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcanocar 188.2 km
3h 42m
$26–37
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Playa Grande to Santa Cruzbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
4. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcanotaxi
5h 53m
$97–126
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
7h 4m
$90–361
Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Liberia Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane LIR - FON
3h 31m
$351–779
Shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Nosarashuttle
2. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
4h 49m
$390–1,384
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Playa Grande to Nosarashuttle Tambor
2. Take the bus from Nosara to La Fortunabus Private
6h 54m
$396–409

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

84Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 315.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to La Fortuna hourly. Tickets cost $317 and the journey takes 5h. Zuma Tours also services this route once daily.

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