Alajuela to Tamarindo by van, ferry, flight, taxi from CRC 32,649

Alajuela to Tamarindo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Standard 3pax	Any time	+4h 36m	$255.00
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	05:10	06:00	$169.42
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	05:30	06:20	$140.31
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	05:50	06:40	$140.31
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	06:50	07:40	$142.06
Van	Amigo Transfer	Minivan	07:15	12:30	$52.00
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	08:20	09:10	$153.12
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	09:25	10:40	$142.06
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	09:50	10:40	$143.22
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	10:10	11:00	$141.47
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	10:30	11:20	$140.89
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	10:50	11:40	$143.22
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	11:20	12:10	$144.38
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	11:40	12:30	$154.86
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	12:10	13:00	$140.89
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	12:30	13:50	$143.22
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	12:55	14:10	$161.85
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	13:40	14:30	$140.89
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	14:00	14:50	$142.06
Flight	Sansa Airlines	Economy	14:20	15:10	$156.03

How to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo

When you want to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 472.87. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 69.08.

How much does it cost to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo?

The cost of the trip from Alajuela to Tamarindo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Easy Ride: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 69.08 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 472.87.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Alajuela to Tamarindo:

Van price : USD 69.08 - USD 69.41;
Ferry+Van price: USD 69.85. From Alajuela to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 13:30 Juan Santamaria Airport
Plane tickets - USD 156.92 to USD 190.81;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 281.93 to USD 472.87.

How many trips per day are there between Alajuela and Tamarindo?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Alajuela to Tamarindo depart during the day - there are approximately 19 departures a day.
2 by Ferry+Van from Alajuela to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 13:30 Juan Santamaria Airport
Vans from Alajuela to Tamarindo depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Alajuela to Tamarindo any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 156.92.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Alajuela to Tamarindo

Sansa Airlines, Sansa Airlines

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 281.93.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Alajuela to Tamarindo. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Alajuela to Tamarindo.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Alajuela to Tamarindo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Alajuela to Tamarindo? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

90% users took a plane.
7% opted for a van.
3% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Alajuela to Tamarindo

Facts about the transport from Alajuela to Tamarindo

Cheapest Transport	$70
Fastest Transport	50m
Earliest Departure	5:50 AM
Latest Departure	5:00 PM
Departures per day	39
Distance	350 kilometers
Transport Companies	Amigo Transfer, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Easy Ride, GetTransfer LATAM, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Liberia Shuttle, Miguetours, Sansa Airlines, Sansa Airlines

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Alajuela to Tamarindo