A beautiful view from within central Tamarindo-mobile

How to get from
San Jose to Tamarindo

San Jose to Tamarindo Trip Overview

Distance196 km (122.5 miles)
Price range$24-$576
Ride Duration Range50m-6h
Earliest Departure06:00
Latest Departure23:00

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.

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Taking a bus from San Jose to Tamarindo

Fastest bus: 5h 30m

Cheapest bus: $24

The fastest: 5h 30m

The cheapest: $24

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 4h 15m

The cheapest: $65

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

Wifi

Food

Charger

English Speaking Staff

Pets allowed

The fastest: 5h

The cheapest: $509

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

Charger

Reclining Seats

Pets allowed

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: $169

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

A beautiful view from within central Tamarindo

About the ride from San Jose to Tamarindo

San Jose to Tamarindo Route Information

The distance between San Jose and Tamarindo is 123 miles, or approximately 196 kilometers.

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

The earliest departure leaves at 06:00 and has a duration of 5 hours.

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: .

San Jose to Tamarindo by bus

  • Starting Price: $24
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

The only travel class available is 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 options.

San Jose to Tamarindo by flight

  • Starting Price: $169
  • 2 departures a day, or 14 departures a week

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

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 options.

San Jose to Tamarindo by minivan

  • Starting Price: $65
  • 681 departures a day, or 4767 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

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

San Jose to Tamarindo by car

  • Starting Price: $509
  • 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week

The only travel class available is SUV.

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

Companies Operating from San Jose to Tamarindo

Average time

4h 30m

Average price

$443

(10)

Average time

5h

Average price

$295

(25)

Average time

5h

Average price

$423 - $509

(14)

Average time

5h

Average price

$328 - $576

(716)

Average time

4h 30m - 5h

Average price

$67

(454)

Popular stations and stops in San Jose and Tamarindo

Departure stations in San Jose

Terminal Tralapa

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

San Jose Airport (SJO)

San Jose - Hotel List

San Jose - Any hotel

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Arrival stations in Tamarindo

Pacific Park

Tamarindo Airport (TNO)

Tamarindo - Hotel List

Tamarindo - Any hotel

Tamarindo Taxi Services

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