What is the cheapest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The cheapest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The fastest way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is to shuttle which takes 3h 52m and costs $410 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Manzanillo and Arenal Volcano?

No, there is no direct bus from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Parada Playa Manzanillo and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Mepe - Limón, Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Manzanillo and Arenal Volcano is 671 km. The road distance is 299.5 km.

How do I travel from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano without a car?

The best way to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus via Limón which takes 10h 23m and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano bus from?

Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, depart from Parada Playa Manzanillo station.

Where does the Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano bus arrive?

Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Autotransportes MEPE, arrive at Terminal Mepe - Limón station.

Can I drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

Yes, the driving distance between Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano is 299 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano.

Where can I stay near Arenal Volcano?

There are 664+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, or shuttle

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Bus via Limón
best
1. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápilesbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquíbus
4. Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Ciudad Quesadabus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
10h 23m
$59–79
Drive 299.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcanocar 299.5 km
5h 21m
$41–60
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to La Fortunashuttle Private
3h 52m
$414–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
10h 47m
$51–79

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 671.3 km
Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Manzanillo, Limón, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano via Terminal Mepe - Limón, Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles, Terminal Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Ciudad Quesada, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 10h 23m.

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