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 Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano?

The distance between Manzanillo and Arenal Volcano is 320 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 which takes 10h 42m and costs $50 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 Atlántico Norte 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 665+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.

Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano - 6 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Limon Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane LIO - SJO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
4h 57m
$489–580
Drive 299.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcanocar 299.5 km
5h 21m
$41–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
3. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
10h 42m
$54–80
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to La Fortunashuttle Private
3h 52m
$414–424
Bus via Limón
1. Take the bus from Parada Playa Manzanillo to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Caribeños, Limón to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
4. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
10h 54m
$62–91
Shuttle via Cahuita
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cahuita to La Fortunashuttle Puerto viejo/Cahuita
6h 41m
$430–440

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

42Weekly Planes

43 minAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano.

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Distance: 320.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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 Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 10h 42m.

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