San Jose to Tamarindo

San Jose to Tamarindo

San Jose
Tamarindo
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San Jose to Tamarindo Destination Reviews

SB
Severine B
Wifi advertised but no wifi Driver wasn't so nice
San Jose to Tamarindo, Bus Standard AC, Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste, Nov 13, 2025
CL
Christopher L
The drivers were very Friendly and I arrived in Tamarindo on time
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Van 10pax, Interbus Online (Interbus Online), Nov 13, 2025
JB
James B
Awesome, smooth journey. Highly recommend.
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Oct 5, 2022
AL
Alicia L
The ride was ok!
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Minivan, Easy Ride, Sep 8, 2022
MG
Maxime G
Wonderful driver
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 30, 2022
MK
Maria K
Cool
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 24, 2022
AT
Alexandre T
Thank you so much for this transfer, it was great.
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 23, 2022
FL
Fannie L
Nice driver, the ride went well and the punctuality was on point.
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 12, 2022
KH
Katrina H
Lovely driver and extremely comfortable transport
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, May 26, 2022
IR
Inigo R
Amazing!
San Jose to Tamarindo, Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Apr 13, 2022
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San Jose to Tamarindo Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica
Van 6pax
Any time
+5h
$315.00
Taxi
Interbus Online
Van 9pax
Any time
+5h
$296.63
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
06:00
12:30
$54.00
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
06:00
12:30
$52.00
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
06:30
13:00
$54.00
Van
Amigo Transfer
Minivan
06:30
12:30
$52.00
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
07:00
12:30
$51.70
Van
Interbus Online
Minivan + Ferry
07:00
14:00
$44.80
Van
Super Shuttle Costa Rica
Minivan
07:45
12:00
$51.75
Van
Easy Ride
Minivan
08:00
12:30
$51.75
Bus
Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste
Standard AC
08:30
14:00
$14.53
Van
Interbus Online
Minivan + Ferry
13:30
20:30
$44.80
  4.7
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
14:15
19:45
$51.70
Van
Costa 24 7
Shuttle
15:00
20:00
$170.00
Bus
Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste
Standard AC
15:30
21:00
$14.53

How to get from San Jose to Tamarindo

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • 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 564.39. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 25.68.

How far is San Jose from Tamarindo?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from San Jose to Tamarindo. Your trip will be a total of 218 miles (350 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Tamarindo?

The travel time from San Jose to Tamarindo can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from San Jose to Tamarindo?

The cost of the trip from San Jose to Tamarindo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 25.68 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 564.39.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 25.68 to USD 25.68;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 65.42. From San Jose to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 14:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 65.42 - USD 88.27;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 65.98. From San Jose to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 14:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 181.58 to USD 181.58;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 323.01 to USD 564.39.

How many trips per day are there between San Jose and Tamarindo?

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

  • Vans from San Jose to Tamarindo depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • 5 by Ferry+Van from San Jose to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 Juan Santamaria Airport until 14:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Flights from San Jose to Tamarindo depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:30. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 181.58.

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 San Jose to Tamarindo

Sansa Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from San Jose to Tamarindo is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from San Jose 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 323.01.

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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose to Tamarindo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from San Jose 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:

  • 29% users took a plane.
  • 29% chosen taxi+Van
  • 19% decided to go for a bus.
  • 13% opted for a van.
  • 8% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from San Jose to Tamarindo

Facts about the transport from San Jose to Tamarindo

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:50 凌晨
Latest Departure3:30 下午
Departures per day46
Distance350 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmazing Go Costa Rica, Coach Costa Rica, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Easy Ride, GetTransfer LATAM, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Liberia Shuttle, Sansa Airlines, Super Shuttle Costa Rica, Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste