What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica is to bus which costs $9 - $15 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $35 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Costa Rica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Central Autobusera Inteligente. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

The distance between Tamarindo and Costa Rica is 188 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to Costa Rica without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $160 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Costa Rica bus from?

Tamarindo to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Tamarindo station.

Bus or fly from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $35 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Cruz, which costs $160 - $170 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Tamarindo to Costa Rica bus arrive?

Tamarindo to Costa Rica bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Costa Rica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Costa Rica is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Tamarindo to Costa Rica.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 776+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

Tamarindo to Costa Rica - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tamarindo to Costa Rica by plane, taxi, 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 from Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
1h 10m
$37–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Tamarindo
7h
$9–15
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Tamarindo to Quebrada Hondataxi
2. Take the bus from Quebrada Honda to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus San Jose
3h 41m
$162–193
Drive 252.4 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to San Josécar 252.4 km
4h 27m
$34–49
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to San Joséshuttle Private
3h 30m
$65–460
Fly from Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2h 40m
$341–535
Bus via Santa Cruz
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
5h 20m
$162–168
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle Private / ...
2. Take the bus from Avenida 2 con Calle 3 to Terminal TUASAbus Alajuela
3h 21m
$341–342

Tamarindo to Costa Rica by bus

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Distance: 188.1 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, RIDE CR SHUTTLE operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to San José on demand. Tickets cost $459 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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