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How to get fromManagua to Arenal Volcano National Parkby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Managua to Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus Managua
    2. Drive from San Carlos to Arenal Volcano National Parkcar car
    5h 53m
    $22–30

  2. Drive 318.3 km

    1. Drive from Managua to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar car 318.3 km
    5h
    $43–62

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MGA - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $518–757

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to El Arenalshuttle bus Private
    9h 15m
    $679

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    3. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $162–206

  6. Bus, taxi via Tilarán

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Cañasbus bus Mga
    3. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $113–140

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus Regular
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to El Arenalshuttle bus Private
    7h 29m
    $328

Managua Airport (MGA) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 414.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

You can take a shuttle from Managua to El Arenal via San Juan del Sur and El Arenal in around 9h 15m.

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