How to Travel from
Manuel Antonio to Arenal
by Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica → Arenal, Costa Rica
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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 44 min
Car
255 km.
from $14
Other
4 h 41 min
Bus
152 km.
from $45.61
9 h 36 min
152 km.
from $73.20
Route Navigator Manuel Antonio - Arenal
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Vía 618
Vía 618, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Vía 618
Vía 618, 5 km 819 м
5 km 819 м
Turn left onto Calle Vieja
Calle Vieja, 1 km 370 м
1 km 370 м
Turn right onto Avenida 2
Avenida 2, 23 м
23 м
Turn left onto Calle 5
Calle 5, 222 м
222 м
Turn left onto Avenida 5
Avenida 5, 410 м
410 м
Turn right onto Calle 2
Calle 2, 281 м
281 м
Turn left onto Avenida 13
Avenida 13, 44 м
44 м
Keep left onto Avenida 13
Avenida 13, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Vía 235
Vía 235, 2 km 815 м
2 km 815 м
Keep left onto Entrada Vía 34 toward 34
Entrada Vía 34, 34, 100 km 807 м
100 km 807 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno
Carretera Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno, 96 м
96 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 27 and take 27 toward Caldera, Liberia, Puntarenas
Entrada Vía 27, Caldera, Liberia, Puntarenas, 27, 28 km 929 м
28 km 929 м
Turn left onto Calle del Arreo
Calle del Arreo, 360 м
360 м
Turn slight right onto Calle Mango
Calle Mango, 1 km 702 м
1 km 702 м
Turn left onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 45 km 683 м
45 km 683 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 145 toward 145
Entrada Vía 145, 145, 91 м
91 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 1 toward 1
Entrada Vía 1, 1, 91 м
91 м
Turn slight right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 1 km 476 м
1 km 476 м
Turn right onto Calle Cinco Esquinas
Calle Cinco Esquinas, 16 м
16 м
Turn left
230 м
230 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Carretera Interamericana Norte
Carretera Interamericana Norte, 24 km 674 м
24 km 674 м
Keep right onto Entrada Vía 142
Entrada Vía 142, 412 м
412 м
Turn sharp right onto Avenida 0
Avenida 0, 15 km 334 м
15 km 334 м
Turn left onto Calle Ranchitos
Calle Ranchitos, 5 km 824 м
5 km 824 м
Turn left onto Calle Ranchitos
Calle Ranchitos, 1 km 352 м
1 km 352 м
Turn left onto Vía 142
Vía 142, 17 km 102 м
17 km 102 м
Turn sharp left onto Vía 734
Vía 734, 3 km 823 м
3 km 823 м
Turn left onto Vía 734
Vía 734, 2 km 842 м
2 km 842 м
Turn right onto Calle Aloha
Calle Aloha, 1 km 244 м
1 km 244 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.63
Bus from Manuel Antonio to La
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$312.48
Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Email:
jungletomsafaris@gmail.com
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.78–$304.35
Caribe Shuttle
Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$191.62
Tracopa
Phone:
+506 2221 4214
Email:
info@tracopacr.com
Website:
tracopacr.com/
Bus from Rotonda Manuel Antonio to Pozón
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.98
Bus from Rotonda Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.98–$15.22
Interbus Shuttles
Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.05
Bus from Manuel Antonio to La
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.00
Zuma Tours
Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Manuel Antonio to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$86.96
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Bus from Quepos to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$309.53
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:
$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 Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal is to bus and drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 4h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $32.61 - $47.83 .
How far is it from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
The distance between Manuel Antonio (Station) and Arenal is 267 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
How do I travel from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal without a car?
The best way to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $380.43 - $413.04 .
How long does it take to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
The best way to get from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal is to Bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $380.43 - $413.04 . There are no good options to train or bus between Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal.
Can I drive from Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal?
Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio (Station) to Arenal is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Manuel Antonio (Station) 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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