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

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Rivas is to bus via San José which costs $22 - $35 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Rivas is to shuttle which takes 5h 52m and costs $780 - $784.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Rivas?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Rivas. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tamarindo and arriving at Rivas via Terminal MUSOC and San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Rivas?

The distance between Tamarindo and Rivas is 444 km. The road distance is 375 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Rivas without a car is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $28 - $31.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Tamarindo to Rivas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Rivas bus from?

Tamarindo to Rivas bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal Tamarindo station.

Where does the Tamarindo to Rivas bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Rivas?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Rivas is 375 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Tamarindo to Rivas.

Where can I stay near Rivas?

There are 182+ hotels available in Rivas.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
2. Take the bus from Terminal MUSOC to Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El Generalbus San José
10h 26m
$29–30
Bus via San José
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Tamarindo
2. Take the bus from Terminal TRACOPA to San Isidro de El Generalbus By Cerro
12h 17m
$23–31
Drive 375 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Rivascar 375 km
6h 55m
$51–73
Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Montezumashuttle
2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane ACO - XQP
3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Rivastaxi
7h 16m
$424–992
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Uvitashuttle Private
5h 52m
$780–783
Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane LIR - FON
3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to San Isidro de El Generalshuttle
8h 7m
$1,062–1,210

Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.4 km
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Tamarindo to Rivas via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal MUSOC, Termianl Gafeso - San Isidro de El General, and San Isidro de El General in around 10h 26m.

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