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How to get fromAlajuela to Tambor Beachby plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Alajuela to Tambor Beach by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cobano, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Tambor airstripshuttle bus
    2h 15m
    $160–261

  2. Bus and ferry via Terminal Atlántico Norte

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry bus ferry San Jose
    6h 8m
    $29–36

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Por Gasolinera 1-2 to Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y Tbus bus 655
    2. Drive from Cerca Del Restaurante Antigua Hacienda, Cruzando Calle S Carrocería S Y T to Tambor Beachcar car
    4h 51m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Montezumashuttle bus Private / ...
    7h 6m
    $346–422

  5. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamborshuttle bus
    2h 44m
    $636–709

  6. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Montezumabusferry bus ferry Santa Teresa
    7h 25m
    $71–129

  7. Drive 241.2 km

    1. Drive from Alajuela to Tambor Beachcar car 241.2 km
    4h 48m
    $33–47

  8. Bus, drive via Costado Los Chanchitos

    1. Take the bus from Por Gasolinera 1-2 to Costado Los Chanchitosbus bus 655
    2. Drive from Costado Los Chanchitos to Tambor Beachcar car
    5h 41m
    $34–52

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alajuela to Tambor Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 125.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Alajuela, Costa Rica and Tambor Beach, Costa Rica?

Transportes Cóbano operates a vehicle from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tambor once daily. Tickets cost $17–21 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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