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How to get fromTamarindo to Ometepe Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tamarindo to Ometepe Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Peñas Blancas

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    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $9–12

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to San Jose del Surferry ferry
    11h 26m
    $13–18

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Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Ometepe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Ometepe Island, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Tamarindo to Ometepe Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to San Jose del Sur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamarindo to San Jose del Sur via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Parada Rotonda Liberia, Rivas, Rivas, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 11h 26m.

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