There are 4 ways to get from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, 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 Parada Inicial to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
6h 19m$46–67Drive 136.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Guápiles to Arenal Volcanocar 136.9 km
2h 17m$19–27Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to La FortunaPrivate
1h 52m$212–222Bus via Zona Deportiva
- Take the bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
7h 8m$45–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano is to shuttle which takes 1h 52m and costs $210 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Parada Inicial and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Guápiles and Arenal Volcano is 225 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Guápiles to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Parada Inicial station.
Guápiles to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guápiles to Arenal Volcano is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Guápiles to Arenal Volcano.
There are 935+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Guápiles, Limón, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Parada Inicial to Arenal Volcano via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Parada Inicial to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
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