What is the cheapest way to get from Limón to Tambor?

The cheapest way to get from Limón to Tambor is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $26 - $35 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limón to Tambor?

The fastest way to get from Limón to Tambor is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $275 - $285.

Is there a direct bus between Limón and Tambor?

No, there is no direct bus from Limón to Tambor. However, there are services departing from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds and arriving at Tambor via Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Limón to Tambor?

The distance between Limón and Tambor is 239 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.

How do I travel from Limón to Tambor without a car?

The best way to get from Limón to Tambor without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via San José which takes 8h 36m and costs $30 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Limón to Tambor?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Limón to Tambor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limón to Tambor bus from?

Limón to Tambor bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, depart from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds station.

Where does the Limón to Tambor bus arrive?

Limón to Tambor bus services, operated by Grupo Caribeños, arrive at Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José station.

Can I drive from Limón to Tambor?

Yes, the driving distance between Limón to Tambor is 410 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Limón to Tambor.

Where can I stay near Tambor?

There are 394+ hotels available in Tambor.

Limón to Tambor - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Limón to Tambor by plane, bus, busferry, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cobano (ACO)plane LIO - ACO
3h 20m
$276–284
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Mepe - Limón to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus San José – Manzanillo
2. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry San Jose
9h 4m
$26–35
Bus, bus and ferry via San José
1. Take the bus from Parada Diagonal Al Macdonalds to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 703-A
2. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry San Jose
8h 36m
$34–45
Drive 410.3 km
1. Drive from Limón to Tamborcar 410.3 km
7h 55m
$55–80
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Limón to Monteverdeshuttle Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle Private
4h
$1,146

Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cobano (ACO) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 37mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.5 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Cobano (ACO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Limón to Tambor via Monteverde in around 4h.

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