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San Mateo, Costa Rica → Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Mateo to Tamarindo

Composite routes from San Mateo to Tamarindo

Cheapest
3 h 34 min
Car
193 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Puntarenas to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$290.99

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Cruce Esparza to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$16.54

Transportes Quepos Puntarenas

Phone:
+506 2777 0263
Email:
info@tqpcr.com
Website:
tqpcr.com/horarios-y-tarifas..html
Bus from Orotina to Puntarenas
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$3.82

Coopetransatenas

Phone:
+506 2446 5767
Email:
contactenos@coopetransatenas.com
Website:
coopetransatenas.com/index.php
Bus from Atenas to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.35

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo?

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo is to drive which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo?

The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 3h and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

How far is it from San Mateo to Tamarindo?

The distance between San Mateo and Tamarindo is 235 km. The road distance is 195.1 km.

How do I travel from San Mateo to Tamarindo without a car?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $38.04 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from San Mateo to Tamarindo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Mateo and Tamarindo?

It is currently 10:56 at both, San Mateo and Tamarindo.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Tamarindo?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Tamarindo is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from San Mateo to Tamarindo.

Where can I stay near Tamarindo?

There are 830+ hotels available in Tamarindo. Prices start at $69.86 per night.
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