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

The cheapest way to get from Guápiles to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $15 - $19 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guápiles to Tamarindo is to shuttle and bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $340 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Guápiles and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Guápiles to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Guápiles to Tamarindo?

The distance between Guápiles and Tamarindo is 410 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Guápiles to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Guápiles to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guápiles to Tamarindo bus from?

Guápiles to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Líneas del Atlántico Limitada, depart from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles station.

Where does the Guápiles to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Guápiles to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Líneas del Atlántico Limitada, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Guápiles to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Guápiles to Tamarindo is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Guápiles to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 940+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 701-A
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
5h 17m
$16–19
Bus via Zona Deportiva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-A / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
6h 11m
$15–22
Drive 312.1 km
1. Drive from Guápiles to Tamarindocar 312.1 km
5h 39m
$42–61
Shuttle, bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
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 10m
$340–526
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zona Deportiva to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 735-A / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle Private
5h 49m
$69–468
Shuttle, bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Guápiles to San Joséshuttle
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 20m
$634–787

Guápiles to Tamarindo by bus and foot

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Distance: 409.8 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal de paso Caribeños, Guápiles 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 5h 17m.

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