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There are 4 ways to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    2. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $160–194

  2. Drive  218.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rivas to Arenal Volcanocar car 218.2 km
    3h 28m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, taxi via Tilarán

    1. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    2. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $106–139

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rivas to La Cruzbus bus Mga
    2. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus
    10h 42m
    $45–66

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Map of how to get from Rivas to Arenal Volcano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Rivas, Nicaragua and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Rivas to Arenal Volcano via La Cruz, Upala, Terminal Municipal Upala, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 10h 42m.

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