Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Tamarindo
La Fortuna
Feb 9, 2028
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Tamarindo to La Fortuna Destination Reviews

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Alex C
The pickup arrived about 30 minutes early, which was unexpected and not communicated in advance. I was under the impression I had booked a direct route, but we were shuffled between three different buses. At one point, we were pulled over on the side of the road, rushed off the bus, and told to board another. During this transfer, one passenger’s bag was forgotten entirely. We stopped at the airport for a drop-off, then inexplicably drove 15–20 minutes in the opposite direction to drop off a friend of the driver who had been riding along, before backtracking past the airport to the bus terminal. There, we were made to wait again while staff figured out which bus we were supposed to be on. The driver during this portion of the trip was extremely reckless — constantly on his phone, watching Instagram reels, and driving aggressively while weaving in and out of traffic. Eventually, we boarded a different bus for the final leg to Liberia. This experience was much better: the driver was professional, courteous, followed traffic laws, and drove directly to the destination. Unfortunately, the overall experience before that point was disorganized, unsafe, and far from what was advertised.
Tamarindo to La Fortuna, Van Minivan, Transporzuma, Dec 24, 2025
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Tamarindo to La Fortuna Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Quercus Travel
Minivan 5pax
Any time
+2h 30m
$243.00
  5.0
Taxi
Interbus Online
Van 9pax
Any time
+4h
$237.30
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
07:45
12:45
$44.80
  4.8
Van
Interbus Online
Van 10pax
08:00
13:30
$51.70
  5.0
Van
Tropicalia Tours and Transportation
Minivan
08:00
11:40
$105.00
  5.0
Van
Transporzuma
Minivan
10:00
14:30
$25.00
Van
Transporzuma
Minivan
10:30
15:00
$25.00
Bus
Faro Travel
Standard AC
13:30
17:30
$70.00
Van
Tropicalia Tours and Transportation
Minivan
14:00
17:40
$105.00
  5.0
Bus
Faro Travel
Standard AC
14:00
18:10
$70.00

How to get from Tamarindo to La Fortuna

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

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a 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 615.52. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+van as a taxi+van ticket costs as low as USD 63.32.

How far is Tamarindo from La Fortuna?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Tamarindo to La Fortuna. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to La Fortuna?

The travel time from Tamarindo to La Fortuna can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Tamarindo to La Fortuna?

The cost of the trip from Tamarindo to La Fortuna varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Interbus Online: travelling by taxi+van expect to pay as low as USD 63.32 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 615.52.

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

  • taxi+Van price: USD 63.33. From Tamarindo to La Fortuna starting from 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 70.20 - USD 128.80;
  • Bus tickets - USD 107.33 to USD 107.33;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 243.21 to USD 615.52.

How many trips per day are there between Tamarindo and La Fortuna?

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 13:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 14:00. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
  • Vans from Tamarindo to La Fortuna depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 1 by taxi+Van from Tamarindo to La Fortuna starting from 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Tamarindo Hotel Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Tamarindo to La Fortuna any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Tamarindo to La Fortuna 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 Tamarindo to La Fortuna. 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 243.21.

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 Tamarindo to La Fortuna. 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 Tamarindo to La Fortuna.

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 Tamarindo to La Fortuna

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Tamarindo to La Fortuna? 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:

  • 35% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 35% chosen taxi+Van
  • 30% opted for a van.

Transportation from Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Facts about the transport from Tamarindo to La Fortuna

Cheapest Transport$64
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day20
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Faro Travel, Interbus Online, Interbus Online, Jacamar Naturalist Tour, Quercus Travel, Relaxury, RideCR, Tropicalia Tours and Transportation