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

The cheapest way to get from Cariari to Arenal is to bus via San José which costs $9 - $19 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cariari to Arenal is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Cariari and Arenal?

No, there is no direct bus from Cariari to Arenal. However, there are services departing from Cariari and arriving at Terminal Arenal via Guápiles, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Cariari to Arenal?

The distance between Cariari and Arenal is 187 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cariari to Arenal without a car is to shuttle and Bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cariari to Arenal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cariari to Arenal bus from?

Cariari to Arenal bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Guápiles station.

Where does the Cariari to Arenal bus arrive?

Cariari to Arenal bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí station.

Can I drive from Cariari to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between Cariari to Arenal is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cariari to Arenal.

Where can I stay near Arenal?

There are 178+ hotels available in Arenal.

Cariari to Arenal - 4 ways to travel via shuttle, Bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cariari to Arenal by shuttle, bus, or car

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Shuttle, Bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to La Fortunashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus La Fortuna/Arenal
6h 30m
Bus via San José
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Arenalbus
9h 12m
$9–18
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Cariari to Arenalcar 170.7 km
3h 17m
$23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guápiles to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquíbus
2. Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Arenalbus
8h 36m
$13–17

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Map of how to get from Cariari to Arenal.

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Distance: 187.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Cariari to Terminal Arenal via Guápiles, Guápiles, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Ciudad Quesada, and Terminal San Carlos in around 8h 36m.

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