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

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Rivas is to bus which costs $18 - $27 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 and fly and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs $450 - $750.

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 Tamarindo and arriving at Rivas via Cementerio Obrero, Terminal TRACOPA and San Isidro de El General. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Rivas?

The distance between Tamarindo and Rivas is 368 km. The road distance is 374.8 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 12h 17m and costs $18 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 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 154+ hotels available in Rivas.

Tamarindo to Rivas - 8 ways to travel via shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tamarindo to Rivas by shuttle, plane, taxi, bus, 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.

Shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Liberiashuttle
2. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane LIR - XQP
3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Rivastaxi
5h 59m
$388–957
Bus
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
$19–26
Drive 374.8 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Rivascar 374.8 km
6h 55m
$51–73
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Uvitashuttle Private
5h 52m
$509–511
Fly Tamarindo Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
3. Take the bus from Dominical to San Isidrobus
4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Rivasbus
6h 16m
Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane SJO - XQP
3. Take the taxi from Quepos-Airport-XQP to Rivastaxi
5h 45m
$454–716
Fly Nosara Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
3. Take the bus from Dominical to San Isidrobus
4. Take the bus from San Isidro de El General to Rivasbus
7h 47m
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Queposshuttle
2. Take the bus from Quepos to San Isidrobus San Isidro
8h 21m
$81–123

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) flights

49Weekly Planes

2h 27mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Rivas.

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Distance: 367.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Tamarindo to Rivas via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Cementerio Obrero, Terminal Cartago, Terminal TRACOPA, and San Isidro de El General in around 12h 17m.

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