There are 4 ways to get from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 205 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Zarcero to Ciudad Quesadabus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus Ciudad Quesada / ...
2h 35m$40–58Drive 78.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zarcero to Arenal Volcanocar 78.8 km
1h 48m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zarcero to Arenal Volcanotaxi 78.8 km
1h 48m$160–200Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Zarcero to La FortunaPrivate
2h 22m$221–231
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano. However, there are services departing from Zarcero and arriving at Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna via Terminal San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Zarcero and Arenal Volcano is 91 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.
The best way to get from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano without a car is to line 205 bus and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano, including transfers.
Zarcero to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transportes San Carlos, depart from Zarcero station.
Zarcero to Arenal Volcano bus services, operated by Transportes San Carlos, arrive at Ciudad Quesada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zarcero to Arenal Volcano is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano.
There are 941+ hotels available in Arenal Volcano.
What companies run services between Zarcero, Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Zarcero to Arenal Volcano via Terminal San Carlos and Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +506 8356 1555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes San Carlos
Bus from Zarcero to Ciudad Quesada
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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