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

The cheapest way to get from Golfito to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Golfito to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $130 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Golfito and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Golfito to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Golfito and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Río Claro and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Golfito to Tamarindo?

The distance between Golfito and Tamarindo is 347 km. The road distance is 459.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Golfito to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 12h 1m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Golfito to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Golfito to Tamarindo bus from?

Golfito to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), depart from Río Claro station.

Bus or fly from Golfito to Tamarindo?

The best way to get from Golfito to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Golfito to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Golfito to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter), arrive at Terminal Tica Bus station.

Can I drive from Golfito to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Golfito to Tamarindo is 459 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Golfito to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 912+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Golfito (GLF) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane GLF - TNO
3h 6m
$139–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Terminal Tica Busbus Panamá
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
12h 1m
$34–46
Drive 459.5 km
1. Drive from Golfito to Tamarindocar 459.5 km
8h
$62–89
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Río Claro to Uvitabus Panamá
2. Take a shuttle bus from Uvita to Tamarindoshuttle Private
7h 10m
$786–788
Bus, shuttle via Cóbano
1. Take the bus from Ciudad Neily to Dominicalbus
2. Take the busferry from Dominical to Montezumabusferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Tamarindoshuttle
12h 30m
$108–483

Golfito (GLF) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

28Weekly Planes

3h 5mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.1 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Golfito (GLF) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golfito to Terminal Tamarindo via Río Claro, Terminal Tica Bus, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 12h 1m.

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