What is the cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo is to bus via San José which costs $26 - $32 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $290 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Manuel Antonio and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Manuel Antonio and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

The distance between Manuel Antonio and Tamarindo is 220 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.

How do I travel from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo without a car?

The best way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo without a car is to bus via San José which takes 7h 54m and costs $26 - $32.

How long does it take to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo bus from?

Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Manuel Antonio station.

Bus or fly from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

The best way to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $290 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via San José, which costs $26 - $32 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo is 301 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 935+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane XQP - TNO
3h 45m
$297–433
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Tamarindobus San Jose
9h 55m
$25–32
Bus via San José
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
7h 54m
$26–31
Drive 301.3 km
1. Drive from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindocar 301.3 km
5h 27m
$41–59
Taxi, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Manuel Antonio to Jacótaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to Tamarindoshuttle Private / ...
6h 20m
$582–609
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenalbus Private
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lago Arenal to Playa Tamarindoshuttle La Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
8h 11m
$620

Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.9 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manuel Antonio to Terminal Tamarindo via San José, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 7h 54m.

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