San José to Arenal is a popular route in Costa Rica.
Departure station and country
San José, Costa Rica
Arrival station and country
Arenal, Costa Rica
Travel Distance
84 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 54min
Transportation Options
Minivan
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Getting from San José and Arenal by bus
The travel distance between San José and Arenal is 84 mi, which equals the travel time of 02:54h.
Bus companies operating the San José to Arenal route
There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
Transportes Jaco
Central Line
Nica Expreso
Transportes Cobano
TransMonteverde
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about San José or Arenal bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
San José
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Other popular destinations from San José
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