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How to get fromTamarindo to Santa Elenaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Tamarindo to Santa Elena by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tamarindo to La Irmabus bus 1502
    2. Take the taxi from La Irma to Santa Elenataxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $74–90

  2. Drive 150.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tamarindo to Santa Elenacar car 150.8 km
    3h 14m
    $21–30

  3. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Santa Elenabus bus La Fortuna
    10h 40m
    $110–345

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Tamarindo to Santa Elena. However, you can take the bus to La Irma then take the taxi to Santa Elena. Alternatively, you can drive from Tamarindo to Santa Elena in around 3h 14m.

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