There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Tamarindo by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane AUS - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
10h 1m$434–1,139Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane AUS - TNO
10h 31m$180–764Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Liberiabus
- Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus
4d 2h$271–521Drive 3,396.6 km
- Drive from Austin to Tamarindocar 3,396.6 km
46h 16m$456–658Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane AUS - SJO
- Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Tamarindo
11h 41m$493–995Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane SAT - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
11h 55m$447–1,161Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane IAH - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
12h 5m$432–1,034Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane HOU - LIR
- Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
11h 36m$501–1,381
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Tamarindo is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Tamarindo is to fly and shuttle which takes 10h 1m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Houston, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador and Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.
The distance between Austin and Tamarindo is 2620 km. The road distance is 3396.6 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Austin to Tamarindo, including transfers.
Austin to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin to Tamarindo is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $800 and takes 10h 31m.
Austin to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Tamarindo is 1h behind Austin. It is currently 6:17 AM in Austin and 5:17 AM in Tamarindo.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Terminal Tamarindo via Downtown Houston, Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, Liberia, and Liberia in around 4d 2h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, World Ticket, and six other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via William P. Hobby Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Fort Lauderdale, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Monterrey, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Cancun, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via William P. Hobby Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Fort Lauderdale, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Monterrey, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tamarindo Airport via Cancun, Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Liberia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Liberia International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Liberia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Liberia International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Liberia International Airport via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- info@ridecr.com
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $168
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Alajuela to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $341
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $168
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $168
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $168
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Phone
- +506 2750 0626
- info@caribeshuttle.com
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
Shuttle from Liberia to Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Caribe Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213 368 1172
- info@boletosdebus.com
- Website
- busesusatours.com
Bus from Houston to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 3d
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Schedules at
- busesusatours.com
- Phone
- +52 962 625 2435
- info@ticabus.com
- Website
- Tica Bus
Bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Liberia
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Tica Bus
- Phone
- +506 4404 0505
- sac@tiguanacaste.com
- Website
- tiguanacaste.com
Bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- tiguanacaste.com
- Book at
- tiguanacaste.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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