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How to Travel from

Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.54
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$382.13

Copa Airlines

Website:
copaair.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$611.41

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.71

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$203.80

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from La Aurora International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$242.02
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$1,019.02

Bus operators

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter)

Phone:
+504 9919-5375
Website:
cristobalcolon.com.gt/
Bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Peñas
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$53.50
Bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañas
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$50.95
Bus from Guatemala Aguilar Batres to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.65–$63.69
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$101.90
Bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$54.77

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$213.14

Tica Bus

Phone:
+52 962 625 2435
Website:
ticabus.com/Home/index
Bus from San Pedro Sula to Managua
Ave. Duration:
12h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.68–$70.06

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from San Salvador to Managua
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$66.96

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from Peñas Blancas to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Transportes Congolón

Phone:
+504 3247 0793
Website:
facebook.com/transportescongolon
Bus from Guatemala to San
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$25.48–$33.12

Pullmantur

Phone:
+502 2495 7000
Website:
pullmantur.com
Bus from Guatemala City to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$76.43

Infini Tours

Phone:
+503 7223 2638
Website:
infinitours.co/
Bus from Guatemala City to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$139.49
Bus from Guatemala City to El
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand

Transpisa

Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.18–$7.01

Costa Rica Local Buses

Bus from La Cruz to Upala
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.99

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano is to bus via San Pedro Sula which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 30h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $152.17 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Guatemala City and Arenal Volcano?

There are no direct flights between Guatemala City and Arenal Volcano. The fastest has 1 change and takes 8h 59m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Guatemala City and Arenal Volcano is 1002 km. The road distance is 1055.1 km.

How do I travel from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 27h 58m and costs $304.35 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

The best way to get from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $152.17 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus via San Pedro Sula, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 30h 20m.

Can I drive from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano is 1055 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Guatemala City to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 856+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano. Prices start at $113.98 per night.
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