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

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Guatuso is to bus which costs $9 - $18 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Guatuso is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Guatuso?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Guatuso. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Estación de Buses Guatuso via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Terminal Municipal Upala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Guatuso?

The distance between Tamarindo and Guatuso is 216 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Guatuso without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $9 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Tamarindo to Guatuso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Guatuso bus from?

Tamarindo to Guatuso bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, depart from Tamarindo station.

Where does the Tamarindo to Guatuso bus arrive?

Tamarindo to Guatuso bus services, operated by Transportes La Pampa, arrive at Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Guatuso?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Guatuso is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Tamarindo to Guatuso.

Where can I stay near Guatuso?

There are 142+ hotels available in Guatuso.

Tamarindo to Guatuso - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tamarindo to Guatuso by bus, car, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Upalabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Estación de Buses Guatusobus
7h
$9–17
Drive 178.6 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Guatusocar 178.6 km
3h 20m
$24–35
Shuttle, bus via Upala
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Upalashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Estación de Buses Guatusobus 234 Ciudad Quesada
3h 40m
$374–376
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle Private / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Estación de Buses Guatusobus 234 Ciudad Quesada
7h 30m
$57–294

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Distance: 215.9 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Guatuso, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Tamarindo to Estación de Buses Guatuso via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Upala, and Terminal Municipal Upala in around 7h.

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