What is the cheapest way to get from Quepos to Tambor?

The cheapest way to get from Quepos to Tambor is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $30 - $40 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Quepos to Tambor?

The fastest way to get from Quepos to Tambor is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Quepos and Tambor?

No, there is no direct bus from Quepos to Tambor. However, there are services departing from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros and arriving at Tambor via Terminal Cartago and Terminal Atlántico Norte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Quepos to Tambor?

The distance between Quepos and Tambor is 308 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.

How do I travel from Quepos to Tambor without a car?

The best way to get from Quepos to Tambor without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 38m and costs $310 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Quepos to Tambor?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Quepos to Tambor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quepos to Tambor bus from?

Quepos to Tambor bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros station.

Where does the Quepos to Tambor bus arrive?

Quepos to Tambor bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at Terminal TRACOPA station.

Can I drive from Quepos to Tambor?

Yes, the driving distance between Quepos to Tambor is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Quepos to Tambor.

Where can I stay near Tambor?

There are 401+ hotels available in Tambor.

Quepos to Tambor - 5 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and bus and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Quepos to Tambor by bus, shuttle, car, or busferry

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Quepos to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamborshuttle Private
6h 38m
$315–617
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Terminal TRACOPAbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Take the busferry from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Tamborbusferry San Jose
9h 9m
$31–40
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Cruce de Herradurabus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Drive from Cruce de Herradura to Tamborcar
5h 56m
$41–58
Bus, drive via Jacó
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Entrada a Jacóbus 613 Manuel Antonio / ...
2. Drive from Entrada a Jacó to Tamborcar
5h 57m
$41–63
Drive 304.1 km
1. Drive from Quepos to Tamborcar 304.1 km
5h 51m
$41–59

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Distance: 308.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Quepos to Tambor. However, you can take the bus to San José, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Tambor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Tambor via Cruce de Herradura in around 5h 56m.

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