Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

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Transportation from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

Facts about the transport from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:50 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day2
Distance255 kilometers
Transport CompaniesInterbus Online, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Sansa Airlines, Tralapa

Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo Destination Reviews

JB
Awesome, smooth journey. Highly recommend.
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Oct 5, 2022
AL
The ride was ok!
Van Minivan, Easy Ride, Sep 8, 2022
MG
Wonderful driver
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 30, 2022
MK
Cool
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 24, 2022
AT
Thank you so much for this transfer, it was great.
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 23, 2022
FL
Nice driver, the ride went well and the punctuality was on point.
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Jun 12, 2022
KH
Lovely driver and extremely comfortable transport
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, May 26, 2022
IR
Amazing!
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Apr 13, 2022
CP
Good service. Will book with them again in future.
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Apr 10, 2022
CM
The van needs to be updated with better seats.
Van Shuttle, Paradise Shuttle Costa Rica, Apr 5, 2022
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How to get from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • 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 Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 160.18. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.09.

How far is Terminal Tralapa from Tamarindo?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo. Your trip will be a total of 159 miles (255 km). The flying distance is 123 miles (197 km).

How long does it take to get from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo?

The travel time from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo?

The cost of the trip from Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tralapa: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.09 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 160.18.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 9.45 to USD 19.96;
  • Van price : USD 53.57 - USD 60.93;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 71.43. From San Jose to Tamarindo starting from 07:00 San Jose Hotel Transfer until 14:15 San Jose Hotel Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 127.11 to USD 159.68;

How many trips per day are there between Terminal Tralapa and Tamarindo?

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:00. There are 2 available bus trips every 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 127.11.

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.

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 Terminal Tralapa to Tamarindo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Terminal Tralapa 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:

  • 93% decided to go for a bus.
  • 7% chosen taxi+Van