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How to get fromPunta Islita to Tamarindoby bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Punta Islita to Tamarindo by bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Estrada to Terminal Nicoyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nicoya to Filadelfiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Filadelfia to Tamarindobus bus
    4h 37m
    $35–47

  2. Drive 97.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punta Islita to Tamarindocar car 97.9 km
    2h 22m
    $14–19

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Tamarindoshuttle bus Tambor
    1h 44m
    $80–100

  4. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Punta Islita to Sámarataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    1h 26m
    $309–316

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Punta Islita to Tamarindo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from Punta Islita to Tamarindo via Estrada, Terminal Nicoya, Nicoya, and Filadelfia in around 4h 37m.

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