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How to get fromPlayas del Coco to Arenalby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Playas del Coco to Arenal by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take the taxi from Cañas to Arenaltaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    $84–116

  2. Drive 120.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playas del Coco to Arenalcar car 120.5 km
    2h 8m
    $17–24

  3. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Playas del Coco to La Fortunashuttle bus La Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus bus La Fortuna/Arenal
    8h 13m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Playas del Coco, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playas del Coco to Arenal. However, you can walk to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Cañas, then take the taxi to Arenal. Alternatively, you can drive from Playas del Coco to Arenal in around 2h 8m.

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