Group Shuttle from San Jose to Arenal

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle

Travel safe and efficiently to your destination, sharing the cost with other fellow travelers.

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle is a door-to-door transportation service that takes you from your lodge in San Jose and Alajuela (SJO Airport) to Arenal. 

Our shuttle, a modern Van equipped with WiFi and A/C, will pick you up at your lodge in San Jose and Alajuela and take you to your destination in Arenal. 

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle Duration

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle takes approximately 4 hours. 

Your shuttle will pick you and other fellow travelers from hotels nearby your departure area, and you will go on a 4-hour ride to reach your destination. Your driver will make a 20-minute stop approximately halfway through, so you can stretch, grab a snack or use the restrooms. 

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle Departure Times

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle runs twice a day. 

The first San Jose to Arenal Shuttle departs from San Jose at 7 am and picks you up at your lodge between 7 and 8 am. The second San Jose to Arenal Shuttle departs San Jose between 2:15 pm and 3 pm. 

As mentioned above, the San Jose to Arenal Shuttle is a door-to-door transportation service, so you will be picked up directly at your hotel or AirB&B, as long as they are within a reasonable distance inside the San Jose perimeter.

Note: The precise pickup time at your location will depend on the number of travelers we need to bring on board from other hotels nearby, and that is why we provide a range of pickup times instead of a specific time.

Get in touch with us the night before your departure (after making your reservation using the BOOK NOW button below) if you want to get a more accurate estimated pickup time. 

Important note: Our driver can only wait for you up to 10 minutes at your location, so please plan and be ready by the time we pick you up. 

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle Arrival Times

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle arrives at La Fortuna twice a day. 

The first San Jose to Arenal Shuttle arrives at Arenal at around 1 pm. The second San Jose to Arenal Shuttle comes to Arenal at around 6 pm. 

As mentioned above, the San Jose to Arenal Shuttle is a door-to-door transportation service, so you will be dropped off directly at your hotel or AirB&B, as long as they are within a reasonable distance inside the Arenal perimeter.

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle Prices

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle offers an affordable transportation solution for travelers going from San Jose and Alajuela, the city of the SJO Airport, to Arenal.

The regular price for the San Jose to Arenal Shuttle is $67 per person for two or more adults, $33 for kids under 12 years old, and $100 for solo travelers, which includes the entire ride, a piece of luggage, and a carry-on. Your carry-on will travel with you inside the shuttle, while your luggage will go in the shuttle’s luggage area.

Extra items: As mentioned above, the regular price for the San Jose to Arenal includes a piece of luggage and a carry-on. For additional luggage or a surfboard (up to 6 feet long max), the extra charge is $15 apiece. If you have to carry one of these items, you will need to pay the additional cost to the driver in cash at the pickup time. 

San Jose to Arenal Shuttle Capacity

The San Jose to Arenal Shuttle’s maximum capacity is up to 22 passengers, in which case a big shuttle will pick you up, there can also be multiple shuttles running on a particular day, but your family will travel in the same shuttle.

During the high season of tourism, it is common to see up to four shuttles operating daily between December and April, so it is vitally important to book in advance during those times to reserve your seats.