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How to get fromSanta Elena to Arenalby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Arenal by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Arenalbus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    6h 46m
    $57–60

  2. Drive 65.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Arenalcar car 65.2 km
    1h 27m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Elena to Arenaltaxi taxi 65.2 km
    1h 27m
    $130–160

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Arenalbus bus La Fortuna/Arenal
    7h 56m

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  • Distance: 122.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Santa Elena to Terminal Arenal via La Fortuna and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 6h 46m.

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