Tamarindo to San Jose Trip Overview
Distance 196 km (122.5 miles) | |
Price range US$ 56-US$ 166 | |
Ride Duration Range 50m-6h | |
Earliest Departure 12:50 | |
Latest Departure 22:40 | |
Most Popular Operator |
The most affordable way to travel from Tamarindo to San Jose is by bus. While flying can save time, tickets can be expensive. In San Jose, you can explore downtown, visit museums, parks, and historical sites, or head to the cloud forests to enjoy the waterfalls. Rain is always a possibility in San Jose, but the driest time of year is typically from December through April.
Taking a bus from Tamarindo to San Jose

About the ride from Tamarindo to San Jose
Tamarindo to San Jose Route Information
The distance between Tamarindo and San Jose is 123 miles, or approximately 196 kilometers.
There are 5 ways to get from Tamarindo to San Jose, including minivan,van-ferry,bus,car,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 12:50 and has a duration of 50 minutes.
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:.
Tamarindo to San Jose by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 56
- 4 departures a day, or 28 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Shuttle and Economy.
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 minivan options.
Tamarindo to San Jose by van-ferry
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.
Tamarindo to San Jose by bus
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 bus options.
Tamarindo to San Jose by car
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 car options.
Tamarindo to San Jose by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 165
- 12 departures a day, or 84 departures a week
The only travel class available is 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 flight options.
Popular stations and stops in Tamarindo and San Jose
Departure stations in Tamarindo
Arrival stations in San Jose
San Jose - Any hotel
San Jose - Hotel List
San Jose Airport (SJO)
San Jose Airport (SJO)
TIG Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
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