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How to get fromPlaya Santa Teresa to Arenalby shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Playa Santa Teresa to Arenal by shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, Bus via Monteverde

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Teresa to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus bus
    5h 30m

  2. Drive 188.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Arenalcar car 188.8 km
    3h 47m
    $26–37

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Teresa to La Fortunashuttle bus Santa Teresa
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    8h 6m
    $54–89

  4. Shuttle, Bus via Sámara

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Teresa to Sámarashuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Sámara to La Fortunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus bus
    8h 5m
    $363–369

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playa Santa Teresa to Arenal. However, you can take the shuttle to Monteverde, walk to Monteverde, take the bus to La Fortuna, then take the bus to Arenal. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Santa Teresa to Arenal in around 3h 47m.

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