How To Get From Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo Best Way

Last updated on August 23rd, 2023 at 09:44 pm

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

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What is The Distance From Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo?

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

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

What is The Cheapest Way From Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo is by bus $21 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 12 hours depending on the transfers and waiting 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 PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA TO TAMARINDO

BUS FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TAMARINDO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo is by bus. First you will have to ride a bus from Puerto Viejo going to San Jose Terminal MEPE in city center and transfer to a bus going from San Jose to Tamarindo.

BUS SCHEDULE PUERTO VIEJO TO SAN JOSE COSTA RICA

The bus schedule from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is leaving a few times per day. The buses from Puerto Viejo to San Jose are leaving every 2-3 hours starting from 4 50 am, 7 30 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Check here MEPE Bus schedule and route!

The bus fare from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is around $11 USD. The travel time from Puerto Viejo to San Jose is 4 hours and 30 minutes. The bus from Puerto Viejo to San Jose will stop at Cahuita first short stop and longer stop at Puerto Limon.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM SAN JOSE COSTA TO TAMARINDO

Once in San Jose you can go 10 minutes walking distance between Bus Terminals to get the bus from San Jose to Tamarindo. The bus schedule from San Jose to Tamarindo is leaving from San Jose Empresa Alfaro. The buses are leaving starting from 7 am, 11 30 passing by Liberia to 3 30 pm.

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

The bus from San Jose to Tamarindo will stop at the city center where you can go walking to most of the places for accommodation.

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

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TAXI FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TAMARINDO

The travel time by taxi from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo 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 PUERTO VIEJO TO TAMARINDO

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

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA 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 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 PUERTO VIEJO TO TAMARINDO

The best way from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo 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 San Jose and going to Tamarindo.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Puerto Viejo to Tamarindo is around $450 USD and 8 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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