What is the cheapest way to get from Nosara to Arenal?

The cheapest way to get from Nosara to Arenal is to line 1507 bus and bus which costs $14 - $28 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nosara to Arenal?

The fastest way to get from Nosara to Arenal is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Nosara and Arenal?

No, there is no direct bus from Nosara to Arenal. However, there are services departing from Nosara and arriving at Terminal Arenal via Nicoya, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Cañas and Tilarán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Nosara to Arenal?

The distance between Nosara and Arenal is 217 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.

How do I travel from Nosara to Arenal without a car?

The best way to get from Nosara to Arenal without a car is to line 1507 bus and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $14 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Nosara to Arenal?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Nosara to Arenal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nosara to Arenal bus from?

Nosara to Arenal bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Nosara station.

Where does the Nosara to Arenal bus arrive?

Nosara to Arenal bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Terminal Nicoya station.

Can I drive from Nosara to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between Nosara to Arenal is 156 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Nosara to Arenal.

Where can I stay near Arenal?

There are 179+ hotels available in Arenal.

Nosara to Arenal - 4 ways to travel via line 1507 bus, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nosara to Arenal by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Line 1507 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nosara to Terminal Nicoyabus
2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus 524
4. Take the bus from Cañas to Tilaránbus
5. Take the bus from Tilarán to Terminal Arenalbus
6h 34m
$15–27
Drive 155.9 km
1. Drive from Nosara to Arenalcar 155.9 km
3h 19m
$21–31
Fly, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
3. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus
4h 51m
$435–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nosara to La Fortunabus Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
7h 6m
$297–300

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.8 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Nosara, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Nosara to Terminal Arenal via Terminal Nicoya, Nicoya, Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Cañas, Cañas, and Tilarán in around 6h 34m.

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