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

The cheapest way to get from Esterillos to Tamarindo is to bus via San José which costs $22 - $27 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esterillos to Tamarindo is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Esterillos and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Esterillos to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Esterillos Centro and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Esterillos to Tamarindo?

The distance between Esterillos and Tamarindo is 402 km. The road distance is 255.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esterillos to Tamarindo without a car is to bus via San José which takes 4h 58m and costs $22 - $27.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Esterillos to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esterillos to Tamarindo bus from?

Esterillos to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Esterillos Centro station.

Where does the Esterillos to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Esterillos to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San José station.

Can I drive from Esterillos to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Esterillos to Tamarindo is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Esterillos to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 932+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

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

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

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Bus via San José
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1. Take the bus from Esterillos Centro to San Josébus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
4h 58m
$23–26
Drive 255.7 km
1. Drive from Esterillos to Tamarindocar 255.7 km
4h 35m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Tamarindoshuttle Private / ...
5h 28m
$490–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Esterillos Centro to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
6h 21m
$24–29
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Esterillos Centro to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Tamarindobus San Jose
8h 22m
$23–30
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Esterillos to Terminal San Rafael de Cerrosbus 613 San José / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Tamarindoshuttle
6h 41m
$77–132

Esterillos to Tamarindo by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.7 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Esterillos Centro to Terminal Tamarindo via San José, Terminal Cartago, Universidad Braulio Carrillo, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 4h 58m.

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