Tamarindo to San Jose Trip Overview

San Jose to Tamarindo
Distance
193 km (120.6 miles)
Price range
US$169-US$179
Ride Duration
50m
Earliest Departure
11:30
Latest Departure
22:00
Most Popular Operator

Liberia Shuttle

A bus is the most affordable way to travel from Tamarindo to San Jose. You can fly to save some time but tickets can be expensive. You can keep busy in San Jose by walking downtown and visiting their museums, parks, and historical sites. You can also head down to the cloud forests and enjoy the waterfalls. Rain is always a possibility in San Jose, but if you’re looking for the driest time of year, December through April is your best bet.

Travel Schedule Options from Tamarindo to San Jose

by bus,flight,minivan,van-ferry,car

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

05:30

5h 30m

11:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$23

Fastest

Economy Flight

by SANSA

06:50

50m

07:40

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$169

Standard Minivan

by Interbus

08:00

5h

13:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Private transfer

US$371

Standard van-ferry

by Interbus

08:00

7h

15:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$65

Standard Bus

by Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

15:00

5h 30m

20:30

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

from

US$23

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

from

US$23

05:30

5h 30m

11:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Fastest

Economy Flight

by SANSA

from

US$169

06:50

50m

07:40

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Standard Minivan

by Interbus

Private transfer

US$371

08:00

5h

13:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Standard van-ferry

by Interbus

from

US$65

08:00

7h

15:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Standard Bus

by Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

from

US$23

15:00

5h 30m

20:30

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Economy Flight

by SANSA

from

US$169

13:50

50m

14:40

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

SUV Car

by Jacamar Naturalist Tour

Private transfer

US$509

20:00

5h

01:00

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Taking a bus from Tamarindo to San Jose

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

English Speaking Staff

Pets allowed

Food

Charger

Reclining Seats

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

Charger

Reclining Seats

Pets allowed

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: US$169

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POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

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About the ride from Tamarindo to San Jose

Tamarindo to San Jose Route Information

The distance between Tamarindo and San Jose is 121 miles, or approximately 193 kilometers.

There are 5 ways to get from Tamarindo to San Jose, including minivan,bus,car,van-ferry,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 11:30 and has a duration of 50 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Tamarindo to San Jose by minivan

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.

    Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

    Tamarindo to San Jose by bus

      The only travel class available is Standard.

      Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

      Tamarindo to San Jose by car

        The only travel class available is SUV.

        Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

        Tamarindo to San Jose by van-ferry

          The only travel class available is Standard.

          Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.

          Tamarindo to San Jose by flight

          • Starting Price: US$169
          • 10 departures a day, or 70 departures a week

          The only travel class available is Economy.

          Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

          Questions & Answers for Traveling from Tamarindo to San Jose

          What is the most popular transportation service from Tamarindo to San Jose?

          Many travelers choose Flight as their preferred option from Tamarindo to San Jose by SANSA

          What is the distance between Tamarindo to San Jose?

          The total distance from Tamarindo to San Jose is roughly 193 km (Air).

          What is the fastest transportation service from Tamarindo to San Jose?

          For the quickest travel between Tamarindo and San Jose, Flight by SANSA is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 50m.

          What is the cheapest transport option from Tamarindo and San Jose?

          The most affordable way to travel from Tamarindo to San Jose is with Flight by SANSA, with fares starting at US$169.

          Who are the service providers on this route?

          Popular service providers on the Tamarindo to San Jose route are

          MINIVAN:  Liberia Shuttle | Coach Costa Rica | Jacamar Naturalist Tour | Amigo Transfer

          CAR:  Jacamar Naturalist Tour

          VAN+FERRY:  Interbus

          BUS:  Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

          FLIGHT:  SANSA

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