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How to get fromSanta Elena to Tamarindoby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Tamarindo by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Elena to La Irmataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from La Irma to Terminal Tamarindobus bus 1502
    2h 34m
    $74–88

  2. Drive 150.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Tamarindocar car 150.6 km
    3h 14m
    $21–30

  3. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    4h 12m
    $509–594

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private / ...
    10h 7m
    $110–345

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Santa Elena to Tamarindo. However, you can take the taxi to La Irma then take the bus to Terminal Tamarindo. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Elena to Tamarindo in around 3h 14m.

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