What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo is to shuttle and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs $210 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and El Castillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to El Castillo. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at El Castillo via La Irma, Monteverde and Terminal de Buses La Fortuna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

The distance between Tamarindo and El Castillo is 216 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to El Castillo without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs $110 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to El Castillo bus from?

Tamarindo to El Castillo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Tamarindo station.

Where does the Tamarindo to El Castillo bus arrive?

Tamarindo to El Castillo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at La Irma station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to El Castillo is 173 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Tamarindo to El Castillo.

Where can I stay near El Castillo?

There are 983+ hotels available in El Castillo.

Tamarindo to El Castillo - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo by bus, taxi, shuttle, plane, 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Limonalbus San Jose
2. Take the taxi from Limonal to El Castillotaxi
4h 25m
$118–151
Drive 173.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tamarindo to El Castillocar 173.4 km
3h 48m
$24–34
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Cañasshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Cañas to El Castillotaxi
3h 1m
$216–241
Fly, shuttle
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle
4h 7m
$333–348
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
6h 35m
$56–319
Bus, taxi via San Rafael
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to La Irmabus San Jose
2. Take the taxi from San Rafael to El Castillotaxi
5h 22m
$89–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to La Irmabus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus Private
7h 4m
$245–281

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo.

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Distance: 216.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to La Fortuna hourly. Tickets cost $317 and the journey takes 5h. Zuma Tours also services this route once daily.

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