What is the cheapest way to get from Arenal to Dominical?

The cheapest way to get from Arenal to Dominical is to bus via San José which costs $19 - $35 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arenal to Dominical?

The fastest way to get from Arenal to Dominical is to taxi and shuttle which takes 3h 32m and costs $590 - $630.

Is there a direct bus between Arenal and Dominical?

No, there is no direct bus from Arenal to Dominical. However, there are services departing from Terminal Arenal and arriving at Dominical via La Fortuna and Terminal San Rafael de Cerros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Arenal to Dominical?

The distance between Arenal and Dominical is 216 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

How do I travel from Arenal to Dominical without a car?

The best way to get from Arenal to Dominical without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $330 - $335.

How long does it take to get from Arenal to Dominical?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Arenal to Dominical, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arenal to Dominical bus from?

Arenal to Dominical bus services, operated by Transpisa, depart from Terminal Arenal station.

Where does the Arenal to Dominical bus arrive?

Arenal to Dominical bus services, operated by Transpisa, arrive at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna station.

Can I drive from Arenal to Dominical?

Yes, the driving distance between Arenal to Dominical is 281 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Arenal to Dominical.

Where can I stay near Dominical?

There are 493+ hotels available in Dominical.

Arenal to Dominical - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Arenal to Dominical by bus, plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Tanquebus
2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane FON - XQP
3h 51m
$227–541
Bus via San José
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Terminal San Carlosbus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Dominicalbus
11h 41m
$19–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Queposbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Dominicalbus
6h 39m
$330–335
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Arenal to Dominicalcar 281.1 km
5h 3m
$38–55
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Arenal to Monteverdetaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Dominicalshuttle Private
3h 32m
$596–621

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.3 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Dominical, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Terminal Arenal to Dominical via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Quepos, and Terminal San Rafael de Cerros in around 6h 39m.

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