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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alajuela to Arenal

Composite routes from Alajuela to Arenal

Cheapest
2 h 48 min
Car
152 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Alajuela to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$228.74

Autotransportes Colorado de Abangares

Phone:
+506 2256 8598
Email:
info@grupocaribeños.com
Bus from Alajuela to Las
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.18

mypinkbus

Email:
Website:
mypinkbus.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.05

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from La Fortuna to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.50–$4.57

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A

Phone:
+506 2222 3854
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-tilaran-s-a
Bus from Crucero Naranjo to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.49

Airlines

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$250.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Arenal?

The cheapest way to get from Alajuela to Arenal is to drive which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Arenal?

The fastest way to get from Alajuela to Arenal is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $184.78 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Alajuela to Arenal?

The distance between Alajuela and Arenal is 121 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.

How do I travel from Alajuela to Arenal without a car?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Arenal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Alajuela to Arenal?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Alajuela to Arenal, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Alajuela to Arenal?

The best way to get from Alajuela to Arenal is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $184.78 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $70.65 and takes 5h 54m. There are no good options to train between Alajuela to Arenal.

Can I drive from Alajuela to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between Alajuela to Arenal is 169 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Alajuela 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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