There are 5 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita by bus, shuttle, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguerobus Private
- Take a shuttle bus from Tortuguero to CahuitaCahuita
5h$736–743Drive 271 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Cahuitacar 271 km
4h 19m$37–53Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to CahuitaPuerto viejo/Cahuita
5h 5m$433–440Bus via San José
- Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus
- Take the bus from Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Pulmitanbus 515
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuitabus
8h 28m$60–78Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuitabus
9h 32m$56–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita. However, there are services departing from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna and arriving at Estación de Buses Cahuita via Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos and Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Cahuita is 363 km. The road distance is 271 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h and costs $735 - $745.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Cahuita bus services, operated by Transpisa, depart from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Cahuita bus services, operated by Transpisa, arrive at Terminal San Carlos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Cahuita is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Cahuita.
There are 699+ hotels available in Cahuita.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Cahuita, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a shuttle from La Fortuna to Cahuita on demand. Tickets cost $395 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $623
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Tortuguero to Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $395
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 2460 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transpisa
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
- Phone
- +506 2673 0612
- Website
- Transnorte de Upala
Bus from Costado Sur De La Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Pulmitan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Schedules at
- Transnorte de Upala
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
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