How To Get From Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca Best Way

Last updated on August 21st, 2023 at 08:07 pm

How To Get From Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca Best Way – You can go by car, van, bus and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?

The distance from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo is 474 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo is around 8 hours and 30 minutes by car. Read here how to get from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo?

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus for $21 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 12 hours depending on the transfers and waiting time. Read here best Puerto Viejo Beaches

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WHERE TO STAY IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Puerto Viejo. 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 PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO PUERTO VIEJO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is by bus. First you will have to ride a local bus Empresa Alfaro going from Tamarindo to San Jose Costa Rica getting to Terminal 7-10 in city center. And later you will have to ride the bus from San Jose to Puerto Viejo.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM TAMARINDO TO SAN JOSE

The bus schedule from Tamarindo to San Jose Costa Rica with Empresa Alfaro is leaving a few times daily. The Alfaro Buses Tamarindo to San Jose is running every 2-3 hours starting from 3 am to 5 30 pm (a few buses are passing by Liberia a quick stop).

The bus fare from Tamarindo to San Jose is around $10 USD and the travel time from Tamarindo to San Jose is around 5-6 hours. Check here Alfaro Bus schedule and route!

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

Once in San Jose you will have to go walking from Terminal 7-10 to San Jose Terminal MEPE. The buses are leaving every two hours starting from 6 am, 8 am,10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm. The bus fare is around $11 USD and the travel time from San Jose to Puerto Viejo is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Check here MEPE Bus schedule and route!

The bus from San Jose to Puerto Viejo will stop at Limon and Cahuita. Once in Puerto Viejo MEPE Bus Stop in you can go walking to most of the places for accommodation.

The total bus fare from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo is $21 USD and the total travel time is around 12 hours including the transfer and waiting time.

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TAXI FROM TAMARINDO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

The travel time by taxi from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo is around 8 hours and 30 minutes and the taxi fare is around $450 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM TAMARINDO TO PUERTO VIEJO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo around $450 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION TAMARINDO TO PUERTO VIEJO

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 $500 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $125 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

The best way from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 12 hours travel time. You will pay around $21 USD including the bus coming from Tamarindo to San Jose and going to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is around $450 USD and 8 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

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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