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How to get fromTamarindo to Arenal Volcano National Parkby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Tamarindo to Arenal Volcano National Park by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Cañasbus bus 524
    3. Take the taxi from Tilarán to Arenal Volcano National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    $106–133

  2. Drive 205.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamarindo to Entrance Rio Fortuna Waterfallcar car 205.9 km
    3h 54m
    $28–40

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle bus Shared / ...
    2h 22m
    $171–181

  4. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Nosara to La Fortunabus bus Private
    6h 32m
    $643–658

  5. Shuttle via La Fortuna

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    5h 23m
    $90–340

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica?

RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to La Fortuna twice daily. Tickets cost $136 and the journey takes 2h.

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