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How to get fromManzanillo to Arenal Volcanoby shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle, Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from La Fortuna to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    $498–583

  2. Drive 83.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcanocar car 83.3 km
    2h 33m
    $12–17

  3. Shuttle, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manzanillo to Monteverdeshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Monteverde to Arenal Volcanotaxi taxi
    2h 22m
    $293–323

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 149.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Manzanillo to Arenal Volcano. However, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, take the bus to La Fortuna, then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde then take the taxi to Arenal Volcano.

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