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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tamarindo to Alto Palma

Composite routes from Tamarindo to Alto Palma

Cheapest
4 h 46 min
Car
258 km.
from $14
Other
7 h 25 min
168 km.
from $20
4 h 33 min
Bus, Taxi
168 km.
from $188.83

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$356.23
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$330.79

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$267.17

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$379.11

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$74.68

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Tamarindo to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$190.84

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Tamarindo to Cruce
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$15.27
Bus from Tamarindo to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

Comtrasuli

Phone:
+506 2258 3903
Email:
recepcion@comtrasuli.com
Bus from San José to Puriscal
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

The cheapest way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma is to bus via San José which costs $17.39 - $22.83 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

The fastest way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Tamarindo and Alto Palma?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamarindo to Alto Palma. However, there are services departing from Tamarindo and arriving at Palma via San José and Puriscal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

The distance between Tamarindo and Alto Palma is 240 km. The road distance is 259.8 km.

How do I travel from Tamarindo to Alto Palma without a car?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamarindo to Alto Palma bus from?

Tamarindo to Alto Palma bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Tamarindo station.

Bus or fly from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

The best way to get from Tamarindo to Alto Palma is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Tamarindo to Alto Palma bus arrive?

Tamarindo to Alto Palma bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Terminal 7-10 station.

Can I drive from Tamarindo to Alto Palma?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamarindo to Alto Palma is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tamarindo to Alto Palma.

Where can I stay near Alto Palma?

There are 53+ hotels available in Alto Palma. Prices start at $33.33 per night.
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