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How to get fromPuerto Carrillo to Tamarindoby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Carrillo to Tamarindo by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puerto Carrillo to Terminal Nicoyabus bus 1507
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nicoya to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    2h 10m
    $259–260

  2. Drive  86.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puerto Carrillo to Tamarindocar car 86.3 km
    2h 8m
    $12–17

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Tamarindoshuttle bus Tambor
    1h 30m
    $55–70

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  • Distance: 99.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a shuttle from Carrillo to Tamarindo twice daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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