There are 8 ways to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tamarindo Airport
best- Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane TNO - SAL
5h 26m$184–561Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
- Take the bus from Liberia to Terminal Tica Bus San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to El Tuncobus 102
40h 5m$56–76Shuttle, bus, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruz
- Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Chinandegabus
- Take the taxi from El Viejo to Potositaxi
- Take the bus from Potosi to El Tuncobus
14h 58mDrive 797.8 km
- Drive from Tamarindo to El Tuncocar 797.8 km
12h 28m$107–155Shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuela
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane SJO - SAL
7h 35m$630–970Shuttle, shuttle to Managua Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Cruz
- Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granada
- Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane MGA - SAL
9h 22m$871–1,283Fly from Nosara Airport
- Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane NOB - SAL
7h 31m$583–1,243Bus via Managua
- Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
- Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Terminal Managua - CCAbus Sjo
- Take the bus from Managua to San Salvadorbus
27h 26m$60–88
Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 40h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to El Tunco. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at El Tunco via Parada Rotonda Liberia, Managua and San Benito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
The distance between Tamarindo and El Tunco is 539 km. The road distance is 797.8 km.
The best way to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco without a car is to shuttle and bus and taxi which takes 14h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco, including transfers.
Tamarindo to El Tunco bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, depart from Tamarindo station.
The best way to get from Tamarindo to El Tunco is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Managua, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 27h 26m.
Tamarindo to El Tunco bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to El Tunco is 798 km. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Tamarindo to El Tunco.
What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and El Tunco, El Salvador?
SANSA, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamarindo to El Tunco via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Parada Rotonda Liberia, Managua, San Salvador, and San Benito in around 27h 26m.
- Website
- avianca.com
Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Tamarindo Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Panama City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Managua Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–750
Flights from Nosara Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Nosara Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport via Juan Santamaría International Airport, Guatemala City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Tamarindo to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $251
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Tamarindo to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $341
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Tamarindo to La Cruz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $251
- Website
- RIDE CR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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