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Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande

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3 h 29 min
194 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande

Composite routes from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande

Cheapest
3 h 29 min
Car
194 km.
from $10
Other
5 h 8 min
Drive, bus via Santa Cruz
124 km.
from $24.85
4 h 45 min
Bus
124 km.
from $34.50

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$219.68

Tropical Tours Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2640 1900
Email:
info@tropicaltourshuttles.com
Website:
tropicaltourshuttles.com/
Bus from Nosara to Playa
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Limonal to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from La Fortuna to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$339.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is to drive and bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

How far is it from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande?

The distance between Arenal Volcano and Playa Grande is 232 km. The road distance is 194.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande without a car is to Bus and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs $369.57 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande?

Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Playa Grande.

Where can I stay near Playa Grande?

There are 831+ hotels available in Playa Grande. Prices start at $69.86 per night.
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