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 power 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
Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!
“Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.”
James B
Nov 9, 2024Perfect Transport
“Andreas did a great job picking us up from Pireaus Cruise Port and taking us to our rental in Spata. The three of us had been on a long cruise and had 9 pieces of luggage. He arrived in an appropriate vehicle and loaded and unloaded all of it. We are very happy with out decision to book with Daytrip.”
LuckyTraveler01
Nov 1, 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 13,700+ 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.
See daytrip.com for an endless stream of inspiration
