There are 4 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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 Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus Ciudad Quesada / ...
- Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Zarcerobus 205
2h 26m$43–60Drive 78.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Zarcerocar 78.9 km
1h 49m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Zarcerotaxi 78.9 km
1h 49m$160–200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to ZarceroPrivate
2h 22m$225–232
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero. However, there are services departing from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna and arriving at Zarcero via Ciudad Quesada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Zarcero is 92 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Zarcero bus services, operated by Transpisa, depart from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Zarcero bus services, operated by Transpisa, arrive at Terminal San Carlos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Zarcero is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero.
There are 220+ hotels available in Zarcero.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Zarcero, Costa Rica?
You can take a vehicle from Arenal Volcano to Zarcero via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna and Ciudad Quesada in around 2h 26m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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