What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan is to bus which costs $13 - $17 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $190 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and San Juan?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to San Juan. However, there are services departing from Terminal Tamarindo and arriving at Diagonal Centro De Oftalmología Y Óptica Fonseca A Un Costado De La Municipalidad via Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes and Gran Terminal del Caribe, San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to San Juan?

The distance between Tamarindo and San Juan is 209 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to San Juan without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to San Juan?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Tamarindo to San Juan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to San Juan bus from?

Tamarindo to San Juan bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Terminal Tamarindo station.

Bus or fly from Tamarindo to San Juan?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to San Juan is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $190 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $17 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Tamarindo to San Juan bus arrive?

Tamarindo to San Juan bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to San Juan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to San Juan is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Tamarindo to San Juan.

Where can I stay near San Juan?

There are 767+ hotels available in San Juan.

Tamarindo to San Juan - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Tamarindo to San Juan by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Tamarindo Airport
best
1. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
2h 34m
$192–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1502
5h 41m
$13–17
Drive 255.1 km
1. Drive from Tamarindo to San Juancar 255.1 km
4h 30m
$35–50
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Alajuelashuttle Private / ...
4h 22m
$341–342
Fly from Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
4h 14m
$486–648
Bus via Liberia
1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus 550
2. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Liberia to Gran Terminal del Caribe, San Josébus 500-B / ...
6h 45m
$15–20
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal San Carlosbus
3. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 205
9h 58m
$65–304

Tamarindo to San Juan by bus and foot

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.7 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and San Juan, San José, Costa Rica?

SANSA and World Ticket fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) hourly. Alternatively, Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Terminal Tamarindo to Central Autobusera Inteligente 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10–18 and the journey takes 5h.

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