There are 7 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary by shuttle, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to GuápilesPrivate
- Take the bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Mepe - Limónbus 736-A
6h 35m$236–248Drive 258.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuarycar 258.6 km
4h 5m$35–51Taxi, shuttle, fly
- Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to La Fortunataxi
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane SJO - LIO
4h 6m$512–585Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to CahuitaLa Fortuna
4h 22m$140–460Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
- Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuitabus
9h 41m$85–106Bus via Tortuguero
- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguerobus Private
- Take the bus from Tortuguero to Cahuitabus Cahuita
9h 44m$763–778Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to LimónPrivate
4h 55m$881–920
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna and arriving at Estación de Buses Cahuita via Ciudad Quesada and Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Sloth sanctuary is 655 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary bus services, operated by Transpisa, depart from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary bus services, operated by Transpisa, arrive at Terminal San Carlos station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Sloth sanctuary.
There are 700+ hotels available in Sloth sanctuary.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Sloth sanctuary, Costa Rica?
Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle operates a shuttle from La Fortuna to Cahuita on demand. Tickets cost $75 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Interbus Shuttles also services this route hourly.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Limón International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- info@ridecr.com
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Guápiles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $178
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $258
- Website
- RIDE CR
Bus from La Fortuna to Tortuguero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $623
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Monteverde to Limón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $685
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2768 8787 / 2768 8732
- servicioalcliente@tracasa.com
- Website
- Tracasa
Bus from Terminal Guápiles to Terminal Mepe - Limón
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- Tracasa
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75
- Website
- Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle
- Phone
- (+506) 4100 0888
- reservations@interbusonline.com
- Website
- Interbus Shuttles
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $380
- Schedules at
- Interbus Shuttles
- Phone
- +506 2460 1012
- contraloriaserviciostranspisa@hotmail.com
- Website
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Transpisa
Bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Transportes San Carlos
- Phone
- 2661-1345
- Website
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- Transportes Queros Puntarenas S.A.
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Autotransportes San José a Venecia de San Carlos S.A.
- Phone
- +506 2758 0618 / 2758 1572 / 4070-6373
- atencionalusuario@mepe.co.cr
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
Bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Estación de Buses Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Autotransportes MEPE
Bus from Tortuguero to Cahuita
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $35–160
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