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How to get fromLa Paz Waterfall to Arenalby taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal by taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from La Paz Waterfall to Terminal San Carlostaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Arenalbus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    3h 52m
    $134–161

  2. Drive 129.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Paz Waterfall to Arenalcar car 129.5 km
    2h 28m
    $18–26

  3. 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
    3h 55m
    $214–311

  4. Taxi, bus via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna

    1. Take the taxi from La Paz Waterfall to Terminal San Carlostaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus bus
    4h 22m
    $135–164

  5. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus bus La Fortuna/Arenal
    5h 43m

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

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  • Distance: 145.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between La Paz Waterfall, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal. However, you can take the taxi to Terminal San Carlos then take the bus to Terminal Arenal. Alternatively, you can drive from La Paz Waterfall to Arenal in around 2h 28m.

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