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How to get fromHeredia to Nuevo Arenalby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Heredia to Nuevo Arenal by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    4h 17m
    $261–265

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus bus 1508 San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Arenalbus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    7h 27m
    $5–15

  3. Drive 158.8 km

    1. Drive from Heredia to Nuevo Arenalcar car 158.8 km
    3h 7m
    $22–31

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    2. Take the bus from Tanque to Terminal Arenalbus bus
    4h 43m
    $143–228

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heredia to Nuevo Arenal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Heredia, Costa Rica and Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from El Pirro to Terminal Arenal via Terminal San Carlos, Terminal Atlántico Norte, and Terminal San Carlos in around 7h 27m.

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