What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Cartago is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Cartago is to fly and bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $190 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Santa Cruz and arriving at Cartago via Torneca and Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Cartago?

The distance between Tamarindo and Cartago is 223 km. The road distance is 274.7 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Cartago without a car is to bus via Santa Cruz which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $175.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to Cartago?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Tamarindo to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Cartago bus from?

Tamarindo to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Santa Cruz station.

Where does the Tamarindo to Cartago bus arrive?

Tamarindo to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Cartago is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Tamarindo to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 530+ hotels available in Cartago.

Tamarindo to Cartago - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Tamarindo to Cartago by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Fly from Tamarindo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
2h 43m
$191–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Tamarindo
8h 8m
$13–18
Bus via Santa Cruz
1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus Santa Cruz
6h 26m
$165–171
Drive 274.7 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Cartagocar 274.7 km
4h 54m
$37–54
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríashuttle Tamarindo
6h 58m
$83–124
Fly from Nosara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
4h 23m
$485–525
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus Liberia / ...
2. Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Gran Terminal del Caribebus San Jose
8h 22m
$17–22
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle
2. Take the train from Estación Hospital Alajuela to Estación al Atlánticotrain
3. Take the train from Estación al Atlántico to Estación Cartagotrain
6h 19m
$342–344

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

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Distance: 222.8 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Santa Cruz to Central Autobusera Inteligente once daily. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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