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How to get fromPuntarenas to Tamborby ferry, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Puntarenas to Tambor by ferry, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, shuttle

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    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera dock to Tamborshuttle bus Paquera Dock
    2h
    $11–85

  2. Drive 187.6 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Tamborcar car 187.6 km
    3h 51m
    $26–37

  3. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Tamborbus bus San Jose
    2h 54m
    $15–43

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.6 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Tambor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Tambor. However, you can take the ferry to Paquera, walk to Paquera dock, then take the shuttle to Tambor. Alternatively, you can drive from Puntarenas to Tambor in around 3h 51m.

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