There are 3 ways to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Ciudad Quesadabus 406 Puerto Viejo Sarapiquí
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
2h 54m$42–60Drive 102.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcanocar 102.7 km
1h 45m$14–20Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La FortunaPrivate
2h 26m$303–313
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Sarapiquí and Arenal Volcano is 130 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí station.
Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Ciudad Quesada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano.
There are 972+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Sarapiquí, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano via Ciudad Quesada, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 2h 54m.
Bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí to Ciudad Quesada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
- Phone
- +506 2460 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- transpisa.now.site
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- transpisa.now.site
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridecr.com
Shuttle from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $268
- Website
- https://www.ridecr.com/
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