What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo is to shuttle which takes 1h 30m and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Playa Carrillo?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Puerto Carrillo via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia and Terminal Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo?

The distance between Tamarindo and Playa Carrillo is 100 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $258 - $261.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo bus from?

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

Where does the Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo is 85 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo.

Where can I stay near Playa Carrillo?

There are 318+ hotels available in Playa Carrillo.

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

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

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Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus 1507
2h 40m
$259–261
Drive 84.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillocar 84.6 km
2h 5m
$12–17
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Carrilloshuttle Tambor
1h 30m
$55–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus 550
3. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus
5h 31m
$14–20

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Distance: 100.1 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a shuttle from Tamarindo to Carrillo twice daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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