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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Arenal

Composite routes from San Jose to Arenal

Cheapest
1 h 16 min
Car
76 km.
from $4
Other
3 h 25 min
Bus
110 km.
from $31.59

Transport providers

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62

Bus operators

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

Empresarios Unidos

Phone:
+506 2221 6600
Email:
Website:
empresariosunidos.cr/home/
Bus from San José to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.88

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A

Phone:
+506 2222 3854
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-tilaran-s-a
Bus from Terminal Pulmitan to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.28
Bus from Terminal Pulmitan to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Arenal?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Arenal is to bus and drive which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Arenal?

The fastest way to get from San José to Arenal is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

How far is it from San José to Arenal?

The distance between San José and Arenal is 220 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.

How do I travel from San José to Arenal without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Arenal without a car is to bus via Cañas which takes 4h 15m and costs $53.26 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Arenal?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from San José to Arenal, including transfers.

Bus or fly from San José to Arenal?

The best way to get from San José to Arenal is to bus via Cañas which takes 4h 15m and costs $53.26 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $184.78 - $326.09 and takes 3h 19m.

Can I drive from San José to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Arenal is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from San José to Arenal.

Where can I stay near Arenal?

There are 114+ hotels available in Arenal. Prices start at $30.34 per night.
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