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How to get fromSanta Elena to Atenasby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Atenas by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Las Juntas to Alajuelabus bus Las Juntas
    4h 53m
    $12–18

  2. Drive 99.9 km

    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Atenascar car 99.9 km
    2h 11m
    $14–20

  3. Line 625 bus, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cañitas to Monteverdebus bus 625
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Alajuela to Atenasbus bus
    3h
    $322–323

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Atenasshuttle bus Private
    6h 40m
    $264

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  • Distance: 172 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares operates a bus from Las Juntas to Alajuela once daily. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 2h.

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