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

The cheapest way to get from Cariari to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $15 - $19 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cariari to Tamarindo is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cariari and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cariari to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Terminal de Buses Cariari and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cariari to Tamarindo?

The distance between Cariari and Tamarindo is 388 km. The road distance is 331.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cariari to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cariari to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cariari to Tamarindo bus from?

Cariari to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, depart from Terminal de Buses Cariari station.

Where does the Cariari to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Cariari to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Empresarios Guapileños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Cariari to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cariari to Tamarindo is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Cariari to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 930+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Cariari to Tamarindo - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Cariari to Tamarindo by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cariari to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-B
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
6h 22m
$16–19
Drive 331.6 km
1. Drive from Cariari to Tamarindocar 331.6 km
5h 56m
$45–65
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Cariari to Guápilesbus
2. Take the bus from Parada Inicial to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
3. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
6h 24m
$196–280
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cariari to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-B
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle Private
6h
$70–465
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Cariari to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus 550
7h 30m
$18–23

Cariari to Tamarindo by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal de Buses Cariari to Terminal Tamarindo via Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 6h 22m.

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