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

The cheapest way to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Rivas to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Rivas and Arenal Volcano is 235 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rivas to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Rivas to Arenal Volcano is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Rivas to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 625+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Rivas to Arenal Volcano - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano by 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to CañasMga
2. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenal Volcano
4h 57m
$144–199
Drive 218.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rivas to Arenal Volcano218.2 km
3h 27m
$30–43
Bus, taxi via Tilarán
1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to CañasMga
2. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcano
5h 59m
$100–153
Bus via Upala
1. Take the bus from Rivas to La Cruz
2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upala
3. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Terminal de Buses La Fortuna
8h 3m
$44–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rivas to Cañas
2. Take the bus from Tilarán to La Fortuna1202 Ciudad Quesada
8h 40m
$49–71

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano.

Launch map view

Distance: 235.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Rivas to Arenal Volcano via La Cruz, La Cruz, Upala, Terminal Municipal Upala, and Terminal de Buses La Fortuna in around 8h 3m.

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