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How to get fromWashington to Tamarindoby plane, shuttle, car, train or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Tamarindo by plane, shuttle, car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane DCA - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    9h 17m
    $784–2,776

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane BWI - SJO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    10h 31m
    $457–1,481

  3. Drive 5,667.3 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Tamarindocar car 5,667.3 km
    2d 22h
    $760–1,098

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane BWI - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    9h 43m
    $516–2,223

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane IAD - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    12h 38m
    $496–1,586

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$610Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Tamarindo. However, you can fly to Liberia International Airport (LIR), walk to Liberia Airport, take the shuttle to Liberia, then take the shuttle to Tamarindo. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Tamarindo in around 2d 22h.

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