A beautiful view from within central Tamarindo-mobile

How to get from
San Jose to Tamarindo

Travel Schedule Options from San Jose to Tamarindo



























































































San Jose to Tamarindo Trip Overview

A five-hour bus ride is the easiest and most affordable way to travel from San Jose to Tamarindo. If you want to save time, there are flights that make the connection but are more expensive. If you love the beach, you will enjoy your time in Tamarindo. It is recognized for its beaches and water activities. Tourists every year travel to Tamarindo to go surfing or fishing. The weather stays warm all year in Tamarindo, but is most pleasant between November and May.

Distance

Distance

183 km (114.4 miles)

Most Popular Operator

Most Popular Operator

Super Shuttle Costa Rica

Distance

Distance

183 km (114.4 miles)

Most Popular Operator

Most Popular Operator

Super Shuttle Costa Rica

A five-hour bus ride is the easiest and most affordable way to travel from San Jose to Tamarindo. If you want to save time, there are flights that make the connection but are more expensive. If you love the beach, you will enjoy your time in Tamarindo. It is recognized for its beaches and water activities. Tourists every year travel to Tamarindo to go surfing or fishing. The weather stays warm all year in Tamarindo, but is most pleasant between November and May.

Taking a minivan from San Jose to Tamarindo

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Food

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

Charger

The fastest: 3h 55m

The cheapest: $18

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 5h

The cheapest: $485

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Charger

Food

The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: $138

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

A beautiful view from within central Tamarindo
A beautiful view from within central Tamarindo-mobile

About the ride from San Jose to Tamarindo

San Jose to Tamarindo Route Information

The distance between San Jose and Tamarindo is 114 miles, or approximately 183 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Tamarindo, including van, bus, flight, and car.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: A/C, Wifi, Food , Reclining Seats, English Speaking Staff, Charger, and WC .

San Jose to Tamarindo by van

  • Review Rating: 4.4/5

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each offer includes an individual seat with basic passenger necessities, unless the offer is for a private cabin with room for multiple passengers. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van options.

San Jose to Tamarindo by bus

  • Starting Price: $17.71
  • 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
  • Review Rating: 3.9/5

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Shuttle and Standard.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

San Jose to Tamarindo by flight

  • Starting Price: $138.35
  • 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week
  • Review Rating: 4.5/5

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

San Jose to Tamarindo by car

  • Starting Price: $484.57
  • 48 departures a day, or 336 departures a week

The only travel class available is SUV.

Cars include a driver and room for up to 4 passengers to fulfill basic passenger necessities. This option is more comfortable and the pickup and dropoff locations are flexible. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Companies Operating from San Jose to Tamarindo

4h 30m - 5h

$55 - $62

Average price

$55 - $62

Average time

4h 30m - 5h

4h 30m - 5h

$67

(1)

Average price

$67

Average time

4h 30m - 5h

5h 30m - 6h

$62

(20)

Average price

$62

Average time

5h 30m - 6h

50m

$138

(2)

Average price

$138

Average time

50m

Popular stations and stops in San Jose and Tamarindo

Departure stations in San Jose

Tamarindo - Any hotel

Tamarindo - Hotel List

Tamarindo Taxi Services

Plaza Tamarindo

Tamarindo Airport (TNO)

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Arrival stations in Tamarindo

Peaje Alajuela

Terminal central CR

Real Cariari

Puente Villa Bonita

Puente Coyol

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