San José Airport (SJO) to Arenal Volcano National Park
128 km (79 miles)
San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Rental Car
From San José Airport (SJO), take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 37 km, Radial San Ramón (Route 156) for 2 km, then Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier (Route 702) for the final 38 km into Arenal Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 37 km · 44 min
- Rt 156 Radial San Ramón 2 km · 5 min
- Rt 702 Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier 38 km · 1 hour
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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