There are 6 ways to get from Parrita to Tamarindo by bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Puntarenas
best- Take the bus from Parrita to Puntarenasbus
- Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
- Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Tamarindobus 550
7h 10m$15–21Drive 274.4 km
- Drive from Parrita to Tamarindocar 274.4 km
4h 55m$37–54Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport
- Take the bus from Parrita to San Josébus
- Take the bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to El Caciquebus
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4h 45m$212–287Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Parrita to Jacótaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Jacó to TamarindoPrivate / ...
5h 49m$529–545Bus
- Take the bus from Parrita to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
7h 26m$25–30Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
- Take the bus from Parrita to San Josébus
- Take the bus from Frente A Funeraria Del Magisterio to El Caciquebus
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
5h 55m$496–678
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parrita to Tamarindo is to bus via Puntarenas which costs $14 - $21 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Parrita to Tamarindo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $210 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Parrita to Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Parrita and arriving at Tamarindo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Parrita and Tamarindo is 332 km. The road distance is 274.4 km.
The best way to get from Parrita to Tamarindo without a car is to bus via Puntarenas which takes 7h 10m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Parrita to Tamarindo, including transfers.
Parrita to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, depart from Parrita station.
Parrita to Tamarindo bus services, operated by Transportes Quepos Puntarenas, arrive at Puntarenas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parrita to Tamarindo is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Parrita to Tamarindo.
There are 930+ hotels available in Tamarindo.
What companies run services between Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?
You can take a bus from Parrita to Tamarindo via Puntarenas and Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–260
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Phone
- +506 2777 0263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Bus from Parrita to Puntarenas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Transportes Quepos Puntarenas
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Travelling around the UAE, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

