How To Get From La Fortuna to Tamarindo Best Way

Last updated on August 23rd, 2023 at 09:46 pm

How To Get From La Fortuna to Tamarindo Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From La Fortuna to Tamarindo?

The distance from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is 208 kilometers. Click here to book online La Fortuna activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is around 3 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $200 USD. Read here how to get from Tamarindo to La Fortuna the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From La Fortuna to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by bus for $11 USD and it will be around 8 hours.

What Is The Best Way From La Fortuna to Tamarindo?

The best way from San Jose airport to Tamarindo is by shared van for $43 USD you can book online and 5 hours of travel time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TAMARINDO

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 Tamarindo. 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 LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO

SHARED VAN FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO (BEST WAY)

The best way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by shared van direct to your hotel and it will take almost 5 hours.

The van fare from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is $43 USD and you can book online.

BUS FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus going from La Fortuna to Tilaran, Cañas and Liberia to Tamarindo.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM LA FORTUNA TO TILARAN

The bus schedule from La Fortuna to Tilaran starts at 7 30 am, 12 30 pm and 5 pm. The bus travel time from La Fortuna to Tilaran is 2 hours and the bus fare from Fortuna to Tilaran is $4 USD.

There are only 3 buses so make sure you get the first one if you are planning to get to Liberia in the same day.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM TILARAN TO CAÑAS

Once in Tilaran you will have to ride the bus from Tilaran to Cañas. The bus schedule from Tilaran to Cañas leaves every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm.

The bus travel time from Tilaran to Cañas is less than an hour and the bus fare is $1 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM CAÑAS TO LIBERIA

Once in Cañas, you will have to ride the bus from Cañas to Liberia. The bus schedule from Cañas to Liberia is leaving every hour starting from 5 am to 7 30 pm.

The bus travel time from Cañas to Liberia is around 1 hour and the bus fare is $3 USD. You will arrive to Liberia city center where you will have to get a local bus going to Tamarindo.

LIBERIA TO TAMARINDO

The buses (Autobuses La Pampa) going from Liberia to Tamarindo leave from Plaza Liberia Shopping Mall in Liberia city center.

The buses run almost every hour starting from 3 50 am to 6 10 pm from Liberia to Tamarindo. The bus fare from Liberia to Tamarindo is $3 USD. The travel time from Liberia to Tamarindo is around 2 hours and it can be longer.

The total travel time from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is around 8 hours. The total bus fare from La Fortuna to Tamarindo by public buses is around $11 USD. Apart from the bus ride you will have to add the waiting time every time that you transfer the buses.

We recommend you start your day around 7 30 am from La Fortuna with the first bus to get to Tamarindo around 3 pm.

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The best way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is 5 hours.

The van fare from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is $43 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO

The travel time by taxi from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is around 3 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $200 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is around $200 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO

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 $220 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be 45 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM LA FORTUNA TO TAMARINDO BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS

The best way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 8 hours travel time since you have to take 4 buses. You will pay around $11 USD including all the buses.

The best way from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is by van for $43 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 5 hours without any other transfer.

If you wish for more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from La Fortuna to Tamarindo is around $200 USD and 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN TAMARINDO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. 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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