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 $220 - $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 Playa Tamarindo and arriving at El Castillo via Santa Cruz, Nicoya, Sámara and Terminal de Buses La Fortuna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to El Castillo?

The distance between Tamarindo and El Castillo is 316 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 shuttle and Bus via Nosara Beach Airport (NOB) which takes 7h 40m and costs $499 - $502.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 Empresa Traroc S.A., depart from Nicoya station.

Where does the Tamarindo to El Castillo bus arrive?

Tamarindo to El Castillo bus services, operated by Empresa Traroc S.A., arrive at Sámara 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 1023+ hotels available in El Castillo.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, 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, shuttle
best
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
$334–348
Drive 173.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tamarindo to El Castillocar 173.4 km
3h 48m
$24–34
Shuttle, Bus via Nosara Beach Airport (NOB)
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Nosara to La Fortunabus Private
7h 40m
$499–501
Shuttle, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Cañasshuttle Private
2. Take the taxi from Cañas to El Castillotaxi
3h 1m
$221–241
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle Shared / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses La Fortuna to El Castillobus Ciudad Quesada
3h 30m
$89–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Sámarabus 548 Nicoya
2. Take the bus from Sámara to La Fortunabus Private
9h 46m
$303–312
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
6h 35m
$56–319

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

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50 minAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to El Castillo.

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Distance: 315.6 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Playa Tamarindo to El Castillo via Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Nicoya, Sámara, Sámara, La Fortuna, and Terminal de Buses La Fortuna in around 9h 46m.

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