How To Get From Arenal to San Jose Airport Best Way – You can go by bus, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Arenal to San Jose Airport?
The distance from Arenal to San Jose Airport is 148 kilometers. Click here to book online Arenal activities and day trips
The travel time by taxi from Arenal to San Jose is around 3 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare will be around $150 USD. Read here how to get from San Jose to Arenal the reverse way and San Jose airport to La Fortuna
What Is The Cheapest Way From Arenal to San Jose?
The cheapest way from Arenal to San Jose is by bus for $6 USD and the travel time is around 4-5 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Arenal to San Jose?
The best way from Arenal to San Jose airport is by shared van for $42 USD you can book online per person and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time. You can book online a shuttle luxury experience with MyPinkBus and make sure you USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% OFF.
WHERE TO STAY IN SAN JOSE
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night
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HOW TO GET FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
BY SHARED VAN FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT (BEST WAY)
The best way from Arenal to San Jose is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time is around 3 hours and 30 minutes. The vans are leaving at 8 am from San Jose and gets to Arenal at 11 30 am!
The van fare from Arenal to San Jose is $42 USD and you can book online. Once you are in Arenal, you can join a tour and to do activities in Arenal
MYPINKBUS SHUTTLE FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE (LUXURY EXPERIENCE)
MyPinkBus shuttle schedule from Arenal to San Jose is leaving at 2 pm and getting at 4 pm from hotel to hotel. You can book online for $45 USD and make sure you USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% off.
BUS FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA (DIRECT BUS)
The bus schedule from Arenal to San Jose with Transportes San Carlos is leaving once per day.
There is only one direct bus from Arenal to San Jose Costa Rica leaving at 2 45 pm and getting to San Jose at 6 45 pm.
The direct bus fare is around $5 USD and the travel time from La Fortuna to San Jose is 4-5 hours. If you were planning to go to Arenal Volcano will be also the best place to stay.
SAN JOSE CITY CENTER TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
There are two bus services running from the market in San Jose city center to San Jose airport: TUASA (Red and white buses) and Station Wagon (Yellow and orange buses). The buses run every 10 minutes starting from 4 am until 11 30 pm.
The bus travel time from San Jose city center to San José Juan Santamaría Airport is around 30-40 minutes. The bus fare is 675 CRC which is $1 USD for one way and you don’t have to pay extra for the luggage. You can buy the ticket direct to the bus driver.
TAXI/UBER FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE
If you go from Arenal to San Jose airport by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Arenal to San Jose is around 3 hours.
The taxi fare from is around $150 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
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BEST WAY FROM ARENAL TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT
The best way from Arenal to San Jose Costa Rica is by bus for $6 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 4-5 hours of travel time. You can join a tour and to do activities in Arenal and hike the volcano.
The best way from Arenal to San Jose airport is by shared van for $42 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your accommodation. You can book online a shuttle luxury experience with MyPinkBus and make sure you USE CODE: GAMINTRAVELER to get 10% OFF.
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About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues to share his travel experiences alongside his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.