Arenal Volcano National Park to San José Airport (SJO)
134 km (83 miles)
Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Rental Car
From Arenal Volcano National Park, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 13 km, Corredor Norte (Route 35) for 18 km, Radial Quesada (Route 21001) for 1 km, Radial Naranjo (Route 141) for 2 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 28 km into San José Airport (SJO).
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 min
- Rt 35 Corredor Norte 18 km · 21 min
- Rt 21001 Radial Quesada 1 km · 3 min
- Rt 141 Radial Naranjo 2 km · 5 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 28 km · 34 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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