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245 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manuel Antonio to Arenal

Composite routes from Manuel Antonio to Arenal

Cheapest
4 h 29 min
Car
245 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 41 min
Bus
152 km.
from $45.61
9 h 36 min
152 km.
from $73.20

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Quepos La Managua Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$266.44
Bus from Manuel Antonio to La
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$365.75

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$69.97–$356.23

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$224.29

Tracopa

Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Rotonda Manuel Antonio to Pozón
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$12.85
Bus from Rotonda Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.85–$17.81

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.27
Bus from Manuel Antonio to La
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$66.72

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$222.65

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$120.86
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$101.78

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Manuel Antonio to La
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$362.30
Bus from Quepos to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$362.30

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from La Fortuna to Tilarán
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$5.34

Autotransportes Tilarán S.A

Phone:
+506 2222 3854
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-tilaran-s-a
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 Manuel Antonio to Arenal?

The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal?

The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal is to fly and shuttle and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs $239.13 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Manuel Antonio to Arenal?

The distance between Manuel Antonio and Arenal is 263 km. The road distance is 245.3 km.

How do I travel from Manuel Antonio to Arenal without a car?

The best way to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $380.43 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Manuel Antonio to Arenal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manuel Antonio to Arenal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio to Arenal is 245 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Manuel Antonio 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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