There are 3 ways to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Nosarabus Private
5h 23m$334–341Drive 160.9 km
cheapest- Drive from El Arenal to Nosaracar 160.9 km
4h 15m$22–32Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
3h 45m$468–526
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $460 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara. However, there are services departing from La Fortuna and arriving at Nosara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano National Park and Nosara is 225 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $330 - $345.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Nosara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara is 161 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara.
There are 322+ hotels available in Nosara.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica and Nosara, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Nosara hourly. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–340
Bus from La Fortuna to Nosara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $295
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $258
- Website
- RIDE CR
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