How To Get From Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Best Way – You can go by car, shared van, bus plus ferry and private transfer.
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What Is The Distance From Tamarindo to Santa Teresa?
The distance from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach is 196 kilometers the most popular and easiest way. Click here to book online Tamarindo and day trips
The travel time from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is around 4 hours by car. Read here Tamarindo vs Jaco, Tamarindo vs Santa Teresa and Nosara vs Tamarindo
What Is The Cheapest Way From Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach?
The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by bus plus ferry for $13-15 USD. The bus travel time from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach is around 9-10 hours. Read here how to get from Santa Teresa to Tamarindo the reverse way.
What Is The Best Way From Tamarindo to Santa Teresa?
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by shared van for $43 USD and you can book online. The shared van travel time from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is around 5 hours.
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WHERE TO STAY IN SANTA TERESA
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Santa Teresa. 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 SANTA TERESA BEACH
SHARED VAN FROM TAMARINDO TO SANTA TERESA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by shared van direct to your hotel you can book online. The van travel time from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach is 5 hours.
The van fare from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is $43 USD and you can book online. The shared vans are leaving around 2 pm.
BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO SANTA TERESA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by bus plus ferry for $13-15 USD. First, you will have to ride a local bus going from Tamarindo to Liberia. From Liberia to Puntarenas.
Once in Puntarenas, you will have to take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera. Once in Paquera, the bus from Paquera to Cobano and from Cobano to Santa Teresa Beach.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM TAMARINDO TO LIBERIA
The bus schedule from Tamarindo to Liberia 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 schedule and route with Empresa Alfaro!
The bus fare from Tamarindo to Liberia is $3 USD. The travel time from Tamarindo to Liberia is around 2 hours.
BUS SCHEDULE 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. The travel time from Liberia to Puntarenas is around 3 hours. The bus is getting to Puntarenas Bus Terminal.
Once in Puntarenas Bus Terminal, you will have to walk to Puntarenas Ferry Terminal for 20 minutes or take a taxi.
FERRY BOAT FROM PUNTARENAS TO PAQUERA
The ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The ferry schedule from Puntarenas Ferry Port to Paquera is starting at 5 am, 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm. The ferry fare from Puntarenas to Paquera is only $1.50 USD and $25 USD for a car.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM PAQUERA TO COBANO
Once you cross by ferry from Paquera Port you will ride two buses for a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes ride from Paquera to Santa Teresa Beach.
The bus schedule from Paquera Port to Cobano is starting 6 15 am, 8 15 am, 10 30 am, 12 30 pm, 3 30 pm, 4 15 pm and 6 15 pm. Anytime that the ferry arrives you will have available buses leaving from Paquera to Cobano.
The bus travel time from Paquera to Cobano is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the bus fare from Paquera to Cobano is $2 USD.
BUS SCHEDULE FROM COBANO TO SANTA TERESA
Once you are in Cobano you will have to take a bus from Cobano to Santa Teresa. The Mal Pais bus schedule from Cobano to Santa Teresa is running every hour starting at 6 am to 7 pm. Check here Mal Pais Bus schedule and route!
The bus travel time from Cobano to Santa Teresa is around 30 minutes. The Mal Pais bus fare from Santa Teresa to Cobano is $1 USD.
The total bus travel time from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach is around 9-10 hours (transfer and waiting time included). The total fare from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is around $13-15 USD including the buses and the ferry too.
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CAR RENTAL AT TAMARINDO
There are many options for renting a car in Tamarindo. It’s the most convenient option if you would love to move around and travel with someone else and have an adventure.
It will take you 4 hours to get to Santa Teresa Beach from Tamarindo depending on how the road is and the stops that you do on the way.
A few agencies like Hertz and Avis are available for $30-40 USD daily. Click here to get the best deals renting a car in Costa Rica!
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM TAMARINDO TO SANTA TERESA BEACH
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 $310 USD and you can fit up to 4 people. It could be $75 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO SANTA TERESA BUS VS RENT A CAR VS SHARED VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach is by shared van for $43 USD and you can book online direct to your hotel and the travel time is around 5 hours. You will have to leave early morning!
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by renting a car if you are joining 2-3 people and you like an adventure.
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa is by bus for $13-15 USD if you go on a budget. It will take around 9-10 hours since you need to take a ferry, transfer buses and add some waiting time.
The best way from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa Beach if you wish for more comfort or a more flexible schedule taxi or private transportation is around $310 USD and 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time for up to 4 people.
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