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

The cheapest way to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo is to bus which costs $9 - $13 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Nicaragua and Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Nicaragua to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Managua Mercado Huembes and arriving at Tamarindo via Rivas, Peñas Blancas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Nicaragua to Tamarindo?

The distance between Nicaragua and Tamarindo is 289 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 51m and costs $304.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nicaragua to Tamarindo bus from?

Nicaragua to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, depart from Managua Mercado Huembes station.

Bus or fly from Nicaragua to Tamarindo?

The best way to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $250 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Nicaragua to Tamarindo bus arrive?

Nicaragua to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Nicaragua Local Buses, arrive at Rivas station.

Can I drive from Nicaragua to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nicaragua to Tamarindo is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Nicaragua to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 929+ hotels available in Tamarindo.

Nicaragua to Tamarindo - 4 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nicaragua to Tamarindo by bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus Regular
2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle Private
4h 51m
$304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus
7h 59m
$9–13
Drive 286.4 km
1. Drive from Managua to Tamarindocar 286.4 km
4h 41m
$39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane MGA - TNO
6h 57m
$250–692

Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

$241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

World Ticket and SANSA fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Tamarindo via Rivas, Rivas, Peñas Blancas, and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 7h 59m.

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