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How to get fromTamarindo to Playa Pitahayaby shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahaya by shuttle, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Cruzshuttle bus Private
    2. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Marbellabus bus
    3h 10m
    $157–3,153

  2. Drive 35.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahayacar car 35.2 km
    1h 1m
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahayataxi taxi 35.2 km
    1h 1m
    $70–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahaya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahaya. However, you can take the shuttle to Santa Cruz, walk to Santa Cruz, then take the bus to Marbella. Alternatively, you can drive from Tamarindo to Playa Pitahaya in around 1h 1m.

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