There are 4 ways to get from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Lago Arenalbus La Fortuna
4hDrive 37.9 km
cheapest- Drive from El Castillo to Lago Arenalcar 37.9 km
50 min$6–8Taxi, Bus
- Take the taxi from El Castillo to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi
- Take the bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Lago Arenalbus La Fortuna
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from El Castillo to Lago Arenaltaxi 37.9 km
50 min$80–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal. However, there are services departing from El Castillo and arriving at Lago Arenal via La Fortuna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between El Castillo and Laguna de Arenal is 67 km. The road distance is 37.9 km.
The best way to get from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal without a car is to Bus which takes 4h and costs .
It takes approximately 4h to get from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal, including transfers.
El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from La Fortuna station.
El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Lago Arenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal is 38 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from El Castillo to Laguna de Arenal.
There are 178+ hotels available in Laguna de Arenal.
What companies run services between El Castillo, Costa Rica and Laguna de Arenal, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Lago Arenal hourly, and the journey takes 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +506 2755 1024
- tours@williestourscostarica
- Website
- williestourscostarica.com
Bus from La Fortuna to Lago Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Arenal Volcano National Park to Lago Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- williestourscostarica.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $40–95
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 6192 3389
Taxi Monteverde
- Phone
- +506 2645 7272
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Monteverde Central 7
- Phone
- +506 2645 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 6192 3389
Taxi Monteverde
- Phone
- +506 2645 7272
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Monteverde Central 7
- Phone
- +506 2645 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
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