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How to get fromJaco Beach to Tamborby bus, busferry, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Jaco Beach to Tambor by bus, busferry, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Plaza Coral, Diagonal A KFC to Terminal Atlántico Norte, San Josébus bus 655
    2. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry bus ferry San Jose
    7h 25m
    $22–29

  2. Drive 238.3 km

    1. Drive from Jaco Beach to Tamborcar car 238.3 km
    4h 42m
    $32–47

  3. Shuttle, bus, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to San Joséshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane SJO - ACO
    4h 28m
    $358–461

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamborshuttle bus Private
    8h
    $751

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jaco Beach to Tambor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and Tambor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Jaco Beach to Tambor. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Atlántico Norte, San José, walk to Terminal Atlántico Norte, then take the vehicle to Tambor. Alternatively, you can drive from Jaco Beach to Tambor in around 4h 42m.

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