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How to get fromSan José to Playa Tamarindoby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Playa Tamarindo by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    3h 11m
    $10–12

  2. Drive 251.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Playa Tamarindocar car 251.7 km
    4h 27m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3h 24m
    $188–272

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    3h 39m
    $65–460

  5. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Liberiabus bus 1502
    2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    3h 54m
    $17–21

  6. Bus, fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    4h 45m
    $484–645

San José to Playa Tamarindo by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 3h.

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