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

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba is to bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba is to fly and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $40 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Turrialba?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Turrialba. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Turrialba via Cementerio Obrero and San Jose Terminal Transtusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Turrialba?

The distance between Tamarindo and Turrialba is 260 km. The road distance is 310.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba without a car is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 6h 56m and costs $110 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Turrialba bus from?

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

Where does the Tamarindo to Turrialba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Turrialba?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Turrialba is 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Tamarindo to Turrialba.

Where can I stay near Turrialba?

There are 135+ hotels available in Turrialba.

Tamarindo to Turrialba - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba by plane, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus
3h 8m
$40–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Tamarindo
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
8h 37m
$14–19
Bus via Santa Cruz
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
6h 56m
$112–119
Drive 310.4 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Turrialbacar 310.4 km
5h 38m
$42–61
Shuttle, bus via Alajuela
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
5h 15m
$289–292
Fly from Nosara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus
4h 38m
$1,056–1,607
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríashuttle Tamarindo
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
7h 26m
$88–130

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Turrialba.

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Distance: 260.1 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a shuttle from Tamarindo to Turrialba via Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Central Autobusera Inteligente, Torneca, Terminal Cartago, and San Jose Terminal Transtusa in around 6h 56m.

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