What is the cheapest way to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó?

The cheapest way to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó?

The fastest way to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Volcán Poás and Jacó?

No, there is no direct bus from Volcán Poás to Jacó. However, there are services departing from Poás Volcano National Park and arriving at Jaco Maxi Pali via Alajuela and Terminal Tica Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Volcán Poás to Jacó?

The distance between Volcán Poás and Jacó is 154 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.

How do I travel from Volcán Poás to Jacó without a car?

The best way to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2h 58m and costs $160 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volcán Poás to Jacó bus from?

Volcán Poás to Jacó bus services, operated by COOPETRANSASI, depart from Poás Volcano National Park station.

Where does the Volcán Poás to Jacó bus arrive?

Volcán Poás to Jacó bus services, operated by COOPETRANSASI, arrive at Alajuela station.

Can I drive from Volcán Poás to Jacó?

Yes, the driving distance between Volcán Poás to Jacó is 105 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Volcán Poás to Jacó.

Where can I stay near Jacó?

There are 727+ hotels available in Jacó.

Volcán Poás to Jacó - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Volcán Poás to Jacó by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or taxi

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

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tuasa Alajuela to Terminal TUASA
3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacó
2h 58m
$164–215
Bus via San José
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tuasa Alajuela to Terminal TUASAAlajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to Entrada a Jacó613 San José / ...
4h 55m
$12–18
Drive 105.3 km
1. Drive from Volcán Poás to Jacó105.3 km
2h 8m
$15–21
Bus, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuela
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)SJO - XQP
3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Jacó
3h 36m
$154–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poás Volcano National Park to AlajuelaAlajuela
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Jaco Maxi PaliSan Jose
4h 17m
$15–19

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

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Distance: 154 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Volcán Poás, Costa Rica and Jacó, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Jaco Maxi Pali via Alajuela, Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, and Terminal Tica Bus in around 4h 17m.

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