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Private Shuttle to Arenal Volcano Inn from SJO and Liberia Airports
Arenal Volcano Inn is on Route 142 about 6.5 km west of La Fortuna, facing the volcano according to its website. We bring you there from SJO or Liberia airport in a private vehicle, at $220 from SJO or $225 from Liberia per vehicle.
Location
Where Arenal Volcano Inn is
- Location
- Route 142, facing the volcano (hotel's website)
- Distance
- about 6.5 km from La Fortuna
- Category
- listed among budget options by a travel agency's Arenal guide
- Booking
- not listed by name in our calculator: choose “La Fortuna · Arenal”
The inn's website places it on Route 142 facing Arenal, about 6.5 km from La Fortuna. A travel agency's guide to Arenal lists it among budget options. Private transfers are not only for luxury resorts: a group of four sharing the Staria from SJO pays $220 for the whole vehicle, taxes included.
Arenal Volcano Inn isn't in our calculator's hotel list yet, but it is in the La Fortuna fare zone. Choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” and write the inn's name in the address; your driver will take you to the door.
From the airports
Getting to Arenal Volcano Inn from SJO and Liberia
From SJO airport (San José)
The SJO transfer takes Route 1 across the Central Valley and then one of the two mountain roads, Route 702 through San Ramón and La Tigra or Route 141 through Zarcero, to La Fortuna: approx. 3 h of driving in our fare table. The inn is about 6.5 km further west on Route 142.
From Liberia airport (LIR)
Coming from Liberia, you follow the lake road along the north shore and then Route 142 down toward La Fortuna, reaching the inn before the town. It is approx. 2 h 45 min of driving in our fare table. The lake section is winding, so sit up front if you get carsick. With VIP, the stops we recommend on this side are the lake viewpoints, a lookout above the water and Café y Macadamia.
Road conditions, VIP stops and airport logistics for each leg:
Fares
Prices to and from Arenal Volcano Inn
Per vehicle, not per person. US dollars, taxes included, same fare in both directions.
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJO Airport ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $220 | $275 | $360 | approx. 3 h |
| Liberia Airport (LIR) ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $225 | $280 | $365 | approx. 2 h 45 min |
Onward trips from Arenal Volcano Inn
| Route | Staria (1–5) | Hiace (6–9) | Maxus (10–12) | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $255 | $300 | $385 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
| Manuel Antonio ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $330 | $375 | $460 | approx. 5 h |
| Tamarindo ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $315 | $360 | $445 | approx. 4 h |
| Jacó ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $260 | $305 | $390 | approx. 3 h 45 min |
| Puerto Viejo (Caribbean) ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $390 | $435 | $520 | approx. 5 h 15 min |
| Papagayo Peninsula ↔ Arenal Volcano Inn | $285 | $330 | $415 | approx. 3 h 15 min |
- Arenal Volcano Inn is in the La Fortuna fare zone, so there is no surcharge.
- VIP: +$80 per vehicle. Extra hours of stops: $35 each, up to 4.
Before you go
Practical notes for Arenal Volcano Inn
- Type “Arenal Volcano Inn” in the address field after choosing La Fortuna · Arenal in the calculator.
- Sharing the ride keeps costs down: the fare is per vehicle, so four passengers in the Staria pay the same $220 from SJO as one.
- From the inn it is $260 to Jacó and $330 to Manuel Antonio for up to five passengers.
- Arriving late? The fare doesn't change at night, and we track your flight so a delay costs nothing extra.
Questions
Questions about transfers to Arenal Volcano Inn
How much is a private shuttle from SJO or Liberia airport to Arenal Volcano Inn?
From SJO: $220 (Staria, 1–5 passengers), $275 (Hiace, 6–9) or $360 (Maxus, 10–12). From Liberia: $225, $280 or $365. Per vehicle, taxes included; the return costs the same.
How far is Arenal Volcano Inn from La Fortuna?
About 6.5 km west, on Route 142, according to the inn's website.
How do I book Arenal Volcano Inn online?
Choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” in the calculator and write “Arenal Volcano Inn” as your pick-up or drop-off address. It is the same fare zone and the same price.
Is a private transfer worth it for a budget trip?
It depends on your group. The fare is per vehicle: $220 from SJO for up to five people, so the more of you share it, the lower the cost per person. You also avoid driving mountain roads after a long flight.
How long is the drive from Liberia?
Our fare table gives approx. 2 h 45 min from LIR, via Cañas, Tilarán and the north shore of Lake Arenal; the inn comes before La Fortuna town.
Can we book a round trip?
Yes. Add both legs to the calculator cart and pay once. The return costs the same as the arrival: $220 to SJO or $225 to Liberia for up to five passengers.
Where does the driver meet us at Liberia airport?
Just outside the terminal exit, holding a sign with your name. The day before, we send you the driver's name, photo and vehicle plate, and our WhatsApp answers 24/7.
How do I book a transfer to Arenal Volcano Inn?
Arenal Volcano Inn is not listed by name in the online calculator: choose “La Fortuna · Arenal” and write “Arenal Volcano Inn” as the pick-up or drop-off address. The fare is the same. You pay by card through Tilopay, and you can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before pickup.
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