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San José Airport (SJO) to Poás Volcano National Park

36 km (22 miles)

San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
From

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 36 km (22 mi)
Duration: ~1.5 hours

Drive from San José Airport (SJO) to Poás Volcano National Park on a mix of local roads.

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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~2 hours

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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Flight

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