There are 4 ways to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Parada El Roble to Veneciabus
- Take the bus from Venecia to Ciudad Quesadabus
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus
4h 38m$44–64Drive 90.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sarapiquí to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar 90.1 km
1h 32m$13–18Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La FortunaPrivate
2h 26m$303–313Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Parada El Roble to Veneciabus 406-I
- Take the taxi from Venecia to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi
2h 6m$155–195
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park. However, there are services departing from Parada El Roble and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Venecia and Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Sarapiquí and Arenal Volcano National Park is 184 km. The road distance is 90.1 km.
The best way to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park, including transfers.
Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Parada El Roble station.
Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Venecia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sarapiquí to Arenal Volcano National Park.
There are 966+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano National Park.
What companies run services between Sarapiquí, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Parada El Roble to Arenal Volcano National Park via Venecia, Terminal San Carlos, and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +506 222 0610 / 2255 4300
- Website
- aresep.go.cr
Bus from Parada El Roble to Venecia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
Bus from Parada El Roble to Venecia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yoviajocr.com
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Venecia to Ciudad Quesada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
- Phone
- +506 2460 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transpisa
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $268
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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