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2 h 46 min
143 km.
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Poás, Costa Rica → Arenal, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Poás to Arenal

Composite routes from Poás to Arenal

Cheapest
2 h 46 min
Car
143 km.
from $7
Other
6 h 31 min
Bus, Taxi
80 km.
from $102.28
6 h 49 min
81 km.
from $100.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

Reina del Campo

Phone:
+506 2663 1752
Email:
Website:
reinadelcampo.com/
Bus from Cañas to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.52

TUAN RL

Phone:
+506 2258 2004 / 2494 1489 / 2441 3781 / 2451 5847
Email:
Website:
sites.google.com/view/tuanrl/tuan-rl
Bus from Alajuela to Naranjo
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.20

COOPETRANSASI

Phone:
+506 2449 5141
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/coopetransasirl.cr/
Bus from Poás Volcano National Park to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.38

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A

Phone:
+506 2222 3854
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-tilaran-s-a
Bus from Crucero Naranjo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.49
Bus from Crucero Naranjo to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Poás to Arenal?

The cheapest way to get from Poás to Arenal is to drive which costs $19.57 - $30.43 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poás to Arenal?

The fastest way to get from Poás to Arenal is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $19.57 - $30.43 .

How far is it from Poás to Arenal?

The distance between Poás and Arenal is 237 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.

How do I travel from Poás to Arenal without a car?

The best way to get from Poás to Arenal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 31m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Poás to Arenal?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Poás to Arenal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poás to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between Poás to Arenal is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Poás to Arenal.

Where can I stay near Arenal?

There are 114+ hotels available in Arenal. Prices start at $30.34 per night.
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