There are 3 ways to get from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano by bus, shuttle, or car
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Esterillos Este to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
- Take a shuttle bus from San José to La FortunaSan José / ...
4h 53m$118–330Drive 187 km
cheapest- Drive from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcanocar 187 km
3h 48m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Esterillos Este to San Josébus
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Ciudad Quesadabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
8h 19m$51–76
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Esterillos Este and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal Atlántico Norte and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Playa Bejuco and Arenal Volcano is 265 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Esterillos Este station.
Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San José station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Playa Bejuco to Arenal Volcano.
There are 927+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Esterillos Este to Arenal Volcano via San José, Terminal Atlántico Norte, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +506 2221 4214
- [email protected]
- Website
- tracopacr.com
Bus from Esterillos Este to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $13–15
Bus from Esterillos Este to San José
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- tracopacr.com
- Colectivo
- $13–15
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