How To Get From Tamarindo To Tortuguero Best Way

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

What Is The Distance From Tamarindo To Tortuguero?

The distance from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is 379 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is around 6 hours and 30 minutes by car to La Pavona. Read here how to get from Tortuguero to Tamarindo the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tamarindo to Tortuguero?

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is by bus for $20 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 10 hours depending on the transfers and waiting time.

Read here how to get from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo, Jaco to Tortuguero, La Fortuna to Liberia airport, Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna and La Fortuna to Tamarindo

WHERE TO STAY IN TORTUGUERO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Tortuguero. 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 TORTUGUERO

BUS FROM TAMARINDO TO TORTUGUERO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Tamarindo to Tortuguero 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 Cariari, La Pavona and the boat to Tortuguero.

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 from Tamarindo to San Jose are 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 CARIARI

Once in San Jose you will have to get to Grand Caribe Bus Terminal 5 minutes walking distance from Bus Terminal 7-10 to get the bus from San Jose to Cariari.

The bus schedule from San Jose to Cariari with Grupo Caribeños (leaving from Grand Caribe Bus Terminal) is starting at 6 30 am, 9 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 30 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm. The bus travel time from San Jose to Cariari is 2 hours and the bus fare is $3 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM CARIARI TO LA PAVONA

Once in Cariari you will have to ride the bus from Cariari to La Pavona. The bus schedule from Cariari to La Pavona is starting at 5 am, 9 am, 11 30 am and 3 pm. The bus travel time from Cariari to La Pavona is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare from San Jose to Cariari is $2 USD.

BOAT FROM LA PAVONA TO TORTUGUERO

Once in La Pavona you will have to get a boat. You can buy the tickets in the restaurant and it will be a shared boat up to 20 people going from La Pavona to Tortuguero. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat departure schedule from La Pavona to Tortuguero is starting at 6 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and the last one at 4 30 pm (when the bus from Cariari to La Pavona is getting). The boat ride from La Pavona to Tortuguero will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boats schedule (estimated time not fixed) there are also private boats (more expensive) going from La Pavona to Tortuguero.

The total travel time from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is around 10 hours by bus plus boat. The total bus and boat fare from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is $20 USD.

TAXI/UBER FROM TAMARINDO TO TORTUGUERO

The travel time by taxi from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is around 6 hours and 30 minutes to La Pavona and later you will have to ride the boat to Tortuguero.

The taxi fare from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is around $350 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

BEST WAY FROM TAMARINDO TO TORTUGUERO

The best way from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat if you go on a budget for a total of 10 hours travel time. You will pay around $20 USD including the bus coming from Tamarindo to San Jose Costa Rica and Cariari to La Pavona with the boat to Tortuguero.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Tamarindo to Tortuguero is around $350 USD and 6 hours and 30 minutes travel time to reach La Pavona.

Happy Travels!