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How to get fromArenal to Santa Teresaby bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Arenal to Santa Teresa by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle via Monteverde

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arenal to La Fortunabus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Monteverdebus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    4h 44m

  2. Drive 188.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal to Santa Teresacar car 188.2 km
    3h 48m
    $26–37

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Tanquebus bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane FON - ACO
    3h 43m
    $262–406

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Santa Teresashuttle bus Santa Teresa
    8h 6m
    $52–90

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Arenal to Santa Teresa. However, you can take the bus to La Fortuna, take the bus to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, then take the shuttle to Santa Teresa. Alternatively, you can drive from Arenal to Santa Teresa in around 3h 48m.

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