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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $12 - $15 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Tamarindo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $200 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Cartago to Tamarindo?

The distance between Cartago and Tamarindo is 327 km. The road distance is 275 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $12 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cartago to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Tamarindo bus from?

Cartago to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Where does the Cartago to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Cartago to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Terminal Tamarindo station.

Can I drive from Cartago to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Tamarindo is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cartago to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 924+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Cartago to Tamarindo - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Cartago to Tamarindo by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
4h 56m
$13–15
Drive 275 km
1. Drive from Cartago to Tamarindocar 275 km
4h 53m
$37–54
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4h 25m
$202–276
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle Private
4h 39m
$67–462
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José to Terminal Pulmitan Liberiabus 500-C
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus 550
6h 29m
$15–20
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the bus from Cartago to Terminal Lumacabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
5h 35m
$486–737

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

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Distance: 326.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 3h.

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