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

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Tamarindo is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $14 - $19 and takes 8h 20m.

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 - $300.

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 8h 20m.

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 via Puntarenas which takes 8h 20m and costs $14 - $19.

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 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Puntarenas, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 8h 20m.

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 20m to drive from Quepos to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 940+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

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

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

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)XQP - TNO
2h 25m
$55–294
Bus via Puntarenas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quepos to Puntarenas
2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindo
8h 20m
$14–19
Drive 297.9 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Tamarindo297.9 km
5h 20m
$40–58
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Tamarindo
4h 54m
$75–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Terminal TRACOPA613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to TamarindoSan Jose
9h 46m
$23–30
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Entrada a Jacó613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to TamarindoPrivate
4h 6m
$287–296

Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

47Weekly Planes

2h 44mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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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, you can take a bus from Quepos to Tamarindo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 8h 20m.

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