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How to get fromPlaya Ostional to Tamarindoby bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa Ostional to Tamarindo by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ostional to Santa Cruzbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    2h 14m
    $156–3,078

  2. Drive 47.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Ostional to Tamarindocar car 47.3 km
    1h 15m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Ostional to Tamarindotaxi taxi 47.3 km
    1h 15m
    $95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 77 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Playa Ostional to Tamarindo. However, you can take the bus to Santa Cruz, walk to Santa Cruz, then take the shuttle to Tamarindo. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Ostional to Tamarindo in around 1h 15m.

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