Book a shared shuttle or private car from San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park
- Door to door in 3 h 4 min
- From ... per seat
- Comfortable car
Daytrip offers a perfect solution for every budget and travel style - a shared shuttle departing five times a day with a small group of up to 10 passengers, or a private car where you're in charge of the itinerary and schedule. Both options will get you from San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park, door-to-door, in about 3 hours 4 minutes in unmatched safety and comfort.
Trip Information
- 3 h 4 min
- 148 km
- door-to-door
Optional sightseeing itinerary
Stops available with a private car
Britt Coffee Tour
How is coffee made and why is Costa Rica's so delicious? Find out on a fun and informative tour at this eco-friendly plantation. The Magical Fruit
Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria
Costa Rica’s history, and especially the life of its national hero, is detailed in this fascinating free museum. A Hero’s History
Los Chorros Waterfalls
Feel the rush of these two powerful cascades roaring in the lush jungle. The Jets
Else Kientzler Garden
This lush botanical garden is home to tropical plants from around the world. Transnational Tropical Treats
Proyecto Asis
This nonprofit helps preserve wildlife and lets you lend a hand in their rehabilitation. Wild Assistance
La Fortuna Waterfall
One of Costa Rica’s most iconic waterfalls paints a postcard-perfect picture of jungle beauty. A Jungle Gem
Why people love Daytrip
Excellent service for transfers in Thailand
“I was unsure about this company but a few good reviews on Trip Advisor made me take the chance. I am so happy that we did. We needed a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our driver Saksun was an excellent driver - it's not a long distance to drive (by Texas standards!) but the road is challenging and there are a lot of places where improvements to the road are being made. It took around 3 hours with a stop at a place with very clean bathrooms, very interesting hot springs and a place to get a snack and cold drinks. Saksun had a vehicle that was fantastic for this type of drive - a very comfortable ride indeed and was obviously well maintained and very clean. I highly recommend this company. I used to post on trip advisor as "lakekariba" but got out of the habit of doing so. This company was so easy to use and the result was so enjoyable that I felt that the company Daytrip and the driver Saksun had earned our trust and a glowing review. Gillian and Ted Pearsall Austin, Texas”
lakekariba
Dec 4, 2024Excellent option to get to Vienna to Budapest!
“We used Daytrip to travel between Budapest and Vienna with a 2 hour stop for lunch in Bratislava. Our driver Zsombor arrived on time at our hotel in Budapest and was very friendly and informative throughout our trip. His vehicle was roomy and clean and he was kind enough to provide us with some bottled water for the trip. Our quick visit stop in Bratislava was very nice as well. He gave us plenty of time to explore the city and have lunch before meeting him again when it was time to head for Vienna. Daytrip provided us with a happy and trouble free transfer between Budapest and Vienna. Many thanks to your team and especially to your driver Zsombor!”
pgh1125
Dec 3, 2024Good to know
Traveling with children
If you're traveling with children, please let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats or boosters ready.
Pets and service animals
While pets are not allowed on the shared shuttle service, they can generally be accommodated on our private service from San Jose to Arenal Volcano National Park. For inquiries about service dogs, please contact us before booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Tickets & cancellations
Private trips can be changed or canceled up to 24 hours before departure.
For shared shuttles, we offer a range of ticket types to suit every traveler's needs (and budget).
Super-flexible: You're covered in case of train/plane delays or any other unexpected changes; reschedule (subject to availability) or get a full refund up to 15 minutes before departure!
Flexible: Change or cancel up to 24-hours before departure, but you won't receive a refund if you miss your pick-up.
Non-refundable: No changes or cancellations, and you won't receive a refund if you miss your departure.
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you're traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, take a private car.
Booking and payment
Ride availability is shown in real-time and bookings are confirmed instantly. Pay securely online with your major credit card.
You can also purchase tickets directly from the driver in cash if seats are available.
Daytrip is the most convenient way to experience 13,800+ cities around the world.
In addition to our growing list of shared shuttle routes, our carefully selected private drivers can take you to the most intriguing destinations in 65+ countries on all continents except Antarctica.
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