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How to get fromPlaya Tamarindo to Marbellaby shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Cruzshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Marbellabus bus
    3h 19m
    $157–3,153

  2. Drive 34.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Tamarindo to Marbellacar car 34.6 km
    57 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Playa Tamarindo to Marbellataxi taxi 34.6 km
    57 min
    $70–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Playa Tamarindo to Marbella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Playa Tamarindo to Marbella. However, you can walk to Tamarindo, take the shuttle to Santa Cruz, walk to Santa Cruz, then take the bus to Marbella. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Tamarindo to Marbella in around 57 min.

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