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

The cheapest way to get from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo is to bus which costs $29 - $40 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo is to shuttle which takes 3h 39m and costs $778.

Is there a direct bus between Uvita and Playa Tamarindo?

No, there is no direct bus from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo. However, there are services departing from Uvita Bahia Ballena and arriving at Terminal Tamarindo via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo?

The distance between Uvita and Playa Tamarindo is 523 km. The road distance is 354.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $29 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo, including transfers.

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

Uvita to Playa Tamarindo bus services, operated by Tica Bus, depart from Uvita Bahia Ballena station.

Where does the Uvita to Playa Tamarindo bus arrive?

Uvita to Playa Tamarindo bus services, operated by Tica Bus, arrive at Terminal Tica Bus San José station.

Can I drive from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between Uvita to Playa Tamarindo is 355 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Playa Tamarindo?

There are 950+ hotels available in Playa Tamarindo.

Uvita to Playa Tamarindo - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Uvita to Playa Tamarindo by bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Uvita Bahia Ballena to Terminal Tica Bus San Josébus San José – Panamá
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Tamarindobus 1502
8h 11m
$29–37
Drive 354.7 km
1. Drive from Uvita to Playa Tamarindocar 354.7 km
6h 18m
$48–69
Shuttle, bus, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Uvita to San Joséshuttle
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4h 58m
$665–749
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Uvita to Tamarindoshuttle Private
3h 39m
$778
Shuttle via Santa Elena
1. Take a shuttle bus from Uvita to Monteverdeshuttle Private / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamarindoshuttle La Fortuna
8h 57m
$325–340

Uvita to Playa Tamarindo by bus and foot

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.1 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Uvita Bahia Ballena to Playa Tamarindo via Terminal Tica Bus San José, Central Autobusera Inteligente, and Terminal Tamarindo in around 8h 11m.

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