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

The cheapest way to get from Curridabat to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $11 - $14 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Curridabat to Tamarindo is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $190 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Curridabat and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Curridabat to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from AutoMercado and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Curridabat to Tamarindo?

The distance between Curridabat and Tamarindo is 308 km. The road distance is 259.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Curridabat to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $11 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Curridabat to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Curridabat to Tamarindo bus from?

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

Where does the Curridabat to Tamarindo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Curridabat to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Curridabat to Tamarindo is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Curridabat to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 929+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Curridabat to Tamarindo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Curridabat to Tamarindo by bus, car, train, 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 37m
$12–14
Drive 259.5 km
1. Drive from Curridabat to Tamarindocar 259.5 km
4h 32m
$35–51
Train, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Take the train from Cfia to Estación al Atlánticotrain
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4h 9m
$191–275
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle Private
4h 15m
$66–461
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
4h 39m
$29–37
Train, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the train from Cfia to Estación al Atlánticotrain
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
5h 19m
$485–666

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

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Curridabat, 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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