What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $14 - $20 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $50 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Quepos and arriving at Tamarindo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Quepos to Tamarindo?

The distance between Quepos and Tamarindo is 218 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.

How do I travel from Quepos to Tamarindo without a car?

The best way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo without a car is to Bus and shuttle via La Fortuna which takes 9h 23m and costs $380 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Tamarindo?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Quepos to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Tamarindo bus from?

Quepos to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, depart from Quepos station.

Bus or fly from Quepos to Tamarindo?

The best way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Quepos to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Quepos to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, arrive at Puntarenas station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Tamarindo is 298 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Quepos to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 954+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Quepos to Tamarindo - 6 ways to travel via plane, Bus, shuttle, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Quepos to Tamarindo by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane XQP - TNO
2h 25m
$51–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenasbus
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus
9h 30m
$14–19
Bus, shuttle via La Fortuna
1. Take the bus from Quepos to La Fortunabus Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Playa Tamarindoshuttle La Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
9h 23m
$380–615
Drive 297.9 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Tamarindocar 297.9 km
5h 21m
$40–58
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Tamarindoshuttle
4h 54m
$75–120
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Jacóbus Panamá
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Tamarindoshuttle Private
4h 19m
$290–292

Quepos to Tamarindo by bus

56Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Quepos to Tamarindo.

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Distance: 217.6 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

SANSA, World Ticket, and Costa Rica Green Airways fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Zuma Tours operates a shuttle from Quepos to Tamarindo twice daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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