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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano

Composite routes from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano

Cheapest
3 h 30 min
Car
194 km.
from $10
Other
5 h 7 min
Bus, drive via Santa Cruz
124 km.
from $24.52
4 h 45 min
Bus
124 km.
from $34.07

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$254.45

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Santa Cruz to Limonal
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
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 Sámara to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$339.30

Questions and Answers

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 bus and drive which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 4h 45m.

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 drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

How far is it from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Playa Grande and Arenal Volcano is 234 km. The road distance is 194.1 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 which takes 8h 38m and costs $320.65 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Playa Grande to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 835+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano. Prices start at $117.62 per night.
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