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How to get fromVolcán Poás to Arenal Volcanoby bus, shuttle, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcano by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to AlajuelabusAlajuela
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La FortunashuttlePrivate / ...
    2h 32m
    $202–213

  2. Drive 122.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Volcán Poás to Arenal Volcanocar122.2 km
    2h 25m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuelabus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)planeSJO - FON
    2h 49m
    $155–175

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La FortunabusSjo-Lf
    5h 41m
    $89–100

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

mypinkbus operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La Fortuna 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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