There are 2 ways to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal is to Bus which takes 2h 41m and costs $332 - $334.
No, there is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Arenal. However, there are services departing from Manuel Antonio and arriving at Lago Arenal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Manuel Antonio and Arenal is 249 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.
The best way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal without a car is to Bus which takes 2h 41m and costs $332 - $334.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal, including transfers.
Manuel Antonio to Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from Manuel Antonio station.
Manuel Antonio to Arenal bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Lago Arenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio to Arenal is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Manuel Antonio to Arenal.
There are 180+ hotels available in Arenal.
What companies run services between Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenal hourly. Tickets cost $325 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +506 2755 1024
- tours@williestourscostarica
- Website
- williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $325
- Schedules at
- williestourscostarica.com
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