There are 3 ways to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park by plane, bus, or car
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La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights
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The cheapest way to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $230 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park. However, there are services departing from Arenal Volcano National Park and arriving at Manuel Antonio via Quepos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between El Arenal and Manuel Antonio National Park is 162 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $360 - $370.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park, including transfers.
El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from Arenal Volcano National Park station.
The best way to get from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $230 - $500. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs $360 - $370 and takes 3h 41m.
El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Quepos station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from El Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park.
What companies run services between El Arenal, Costa Rica and Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica?
SANSA and World Ticket fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) twice daily. Alternatively, Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Quepos hourly. Tickets cost $325 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–430
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Quepos La Managua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Quepos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $325
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
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