How To Get From Tamarindo To Jaco Beach – All Possible Ways

We will tell you how to get from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach. The distance from Tamarindo to Jaco is 233 kilometers. The travel time from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is around 4 hours by car. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 8 hours.

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is by bus $13 USD. If you go by taxi, Uber or private transportation prices will be around 220 USD. You can rent a car at Tamarindo too. Read here how to get from Jaco to Tamarindo

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WHERE TO STAY IN JACO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Jaco. A double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs more or less $80 USD a night.

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TAMARINDO TO JACO BEACH

BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO JACO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is by bus. First you will have to get the Empresa Alfaro Bus (going to San Jose) or Autobuses La Pampa from Tamarindo to Liberia, from Liberia to Puntarenas and from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach. 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM TAMARINDO TO LIBERIA

The bus schedule from Tamarindo to Liberia airport is starting at 3 30 am, 4 30 am, 5 45 am, 7 30 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 30 am, 1 pm, 2 15 pm, 4 15 pm, 5 pm and 6 30 pm. Click here shcedule and route with Empresa Alfaro!

The bus fare from Tamarindo to Liberia is $3 USD and the travel time from Tamarindo to Liberia is around 2 hours and it can be longer.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM LIBERIA TO PUNTARENAS

Once in Liberia Bus Terminal you will have to get a bus from Liberia to Puntarenas. The bus from Liberia to Puntarenas with Reyna del Campo is running every 1-2 hours starting from 5 am to 5 pm from Liberia Bus Terminal.

The bus fare from Liberia to Puntarenas is around $6 USD and the travel time from Liberia to Puntarenas is around 3 hours. The bus is getting to Puntarenas Bus Terminal.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUNTARENAS TO JACO

Once you are in Puntarenas Bus Terminal you will get a bus from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Jaco is starting at 6 30 am, 9 30 am, 12 30 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm.

The travel time from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Puntarenas to Jaco Beach is $4 USD. Check the schedule Buses here!

The total travel time from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is around 7-8 hours. The total bus fare from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is around $13 USD. Make sure you ride the bus from Tamarindo to Liberia early morning to get on time to Jaco Beach.

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TAXI FROM TAMARINDO TO JACO

If you go from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 4 hours. The taxi fare from Tamarindo to Jaco is around $220 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM TAMARINDO TO JACO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fare than taxis. You can expect going from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach around $220 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT TAMARINDO

There are many options for renting a car in Tamarindo. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Jaco or you would love to move around. It will take you 4 hours to get to Jaco from Tamarindo with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION TAMARINDO TO JACO

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $260 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $60 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO JACO BEACH

The best way from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 7-8 hours travel time. You will pay around $13 USD included the bus coming from Tamarindo to Liberia, Puntarenas and Jaco.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tamarindo to Jaco Beach is around $220 USD and 4 hours travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN JACO BEACH

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb are also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more then enough decent meals. Costa Rica is little bit pricey comparing to the other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is  from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATM IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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