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Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park

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3 h 50 min
203 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park

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Cheapest
By car (203 km)
3 h 50 min
203 km.
from $11
Other
Rideshare
3 h 50 min
203 km.
from $7.72
Bus via San Ramón
4 h 27 min
108 km.
from $40.41
Train, Plane
4 h 22 min
108 km.
from $242.58
Train
4 h 32 min
108 km.
from $31.76

Transport providers

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62

Bus operators

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to El
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$224.29

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from San José to La
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$8.91

Compañía Carbachez e Hijos

Phone:
+506 2451 1284 / 8689 4895
Email:
Bus from San Ramón to Los
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.71

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.88

Autotransportes Lumaca

Phone:
+506 4109 9900 / 4404 9950
Email:
Website:
lumaca.cr/
Bus from Cartago to San
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.55

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Cartago to Estación
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65
Train from Estación Atlántico to Río
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65
Train from Estación Atlántico to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park is to bus which costs $16.30 - $21.74 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $33.70 .

How far is it from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

The distance between Cartago and Arenal Volcano National Park is 163 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.

How do I travel from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park without a car is to bus via San Ramón which takes 4h 27m and costs $34.78 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

The best way to get from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park is to bus via San Ramón which takes 4h 27m and costs $34.78 - $41.30 . There are no good options to train or bus between Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park.

Can I drive from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cartago to Arenal Volcano National Park.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano National Park?

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