How To Get From Tamarindo To Manuel Antonio – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 5th, 2023 at 12:01 pm

How To Get From Tamarindo To Manuel Antonio – You can go by bus, van, car and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Tamarindo To Manuel Antonio?

The distance from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is 300 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around 4 hours and 45 minutes by car by car. Read here how to get from Manuel Antonio to Tamarindo the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio?

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is by bus for $15 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 9 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio?

The best way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio by shared van for $60 USD per person and 6 hours travel time and you can book online.

You can rent a car at Tamarindo or private transportation prices will be around 250 USD.

Read here how to get from Liberia airport to Tamarindo, Tamarindo to Monteverde, Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio, Jaco to Tamarindo, Tamarindo to Jaco Beach, La Fortuna to Tamarindo, Tamarindo to La Fortuna, Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo and Tamarindo to San Jose airport

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WHERE TO STAY IN MANUEL ANTONIO

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent a bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Manuel Antonio. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO

SHARED VAN FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO (BEST WAY)

The best way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is 6 hours. The van fare from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is $60 USD and you can book online.

BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio 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, from Puntarenas to Quepos and from Quepos to Manuel Antonio. 

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 QUEPOS

Once you are in Puntarenas Bus Terminal you will get a bus from Puntarenas to Quepos. The bus schedule from Puntarenas to Quepos is starting at 4 30 am, 5 am, 7 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 3 30 pm, 4 30 pm and 5 30 pm.

The travel time from Puntarenas to Quepos is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The bus fare (Transportes Quepos Puntarenas) from Puntarenas to Quepos is $5 USD. Check the schedule Buses here!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM QUEPOS TO MANUEL ANTONIO

The bus from Quepos to Manuel Antonio will take 15 minutes ride. From Quepos to Manuel Antonio the bus fare is around $1 USD. 

The total travel time from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around 9 hours. The total bus fare from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around $15 USD. Make sure you ride the bus from Tamarindo to Liberia early morning to get on time to Manuel Antonio.

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TAXI FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO

If you go from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around 4 hours and 45 minutes.

The taxi fare from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around $250 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fare than taxis. You can expect going from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around $250 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 Manuel Antonio or if you would love to move around. It will take you 4 hours and 45 minutes to get to Manuel Antonio from Tamarindo in a private car. A few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro are available for $30 USD daily.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are 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 6 people. It could be $40 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO MANUEL ANTONIO

BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 9 hours travel time. You will pay around $15 USD including the bus coming from Tamarindo to Liberia, Puntarenas, Quepos and Manuel Antonio.

The best way from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is by van for $60 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 6 hours at the beach without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tamarindo to Manuel Antonio is around $250 USD and 4 hours and 45 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN MANUEL ANTONIO

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 is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost 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 than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a little bit pricey compared to 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), the 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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