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How to get fromTamarindo to Playa Carrilloby shuttle, bus, or 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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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nicoyashuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Nicoya to Puerto Carrillobus bus 1507
    2h 40m
    $258–261

  2. Drive 84.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillocar car 84.6 km
    2h 6m
    $12–17

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Carrilloshuttle bus Tambor
    1h 30m
    $55–70

  4. Shuttle via Sámara

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Sámarashuttle bus Private
    2h 10m
    $275–277

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Playa Carrillo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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