Bus San José to Tamarindo - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from San José to Tamarindo

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San José to Tamarindo from various bus operators like Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste for the next days.

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$17

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$17

Thursday

$17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	8:30 AM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	3:30 PM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	8:30 AM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	3:30 PM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/10/2025 3:30:00 PM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	8:30 AM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste	5h 30m	3:30 PM	San José	TransNica Bus Stop	9:00 PM	Tamarindo	Pacific Park		Basic	$17	A Bus from Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste goes from TransNica Bus Stop, San José (Costa Rica) at 12/11/2025 3:30:00 PM to Pacific Park, Tamarindo (Costa Rica) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San José to Tamarindo is $14 on 11/30/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San José and Tamarindo

See here how frequent the connections between San José and Tamarindo are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from San José to Tamarindo. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San José and Tamarindo.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from San José to Tamarindo, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San José and Tamarindo, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San José to Tamarindo

Compare all providers like Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste that travel 2 times every day by bus from San José to Tamarindo in one click! Book your bus ticket from San José to Tamarindo starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	122.0 miles
Bus Companies	Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste

Cheapest bus connections from San José to Tamarindo

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave San José for Tamarindo: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$17

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$14

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

$14

Saturday 12/13

$14

Sunday 12/14

$14

Monday 12/15

$14

Tuesday 12/16

$14

Wednesday 12/17

$14

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$14

Sunday 12/21

$14

Monday 12/22

$14

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$14

Thursday 12/25

$17

Friday 12/26

$14

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from San José to Tamarindo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San José to Tamarindo, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San José to Tamarindo. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San José to Tamarindo, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from San José to Tamarindo

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San José to Tamarindo in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San José to Tamarindo, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San José to Tamarindo are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San José to Tamarindo

These are the most booked bus companies between San José to Tamarindo from our users.

Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste from San José to Tamarindo

Here you will find the key facts about the Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste bus route San José to Tamarindo:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Last Bus	3:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route San José - Tamarindo

Bruce Severance, 6/7/2025

Comment in Spanish and English: Bus service was good - BUT, I would like to humbly suggest that one stop for 20 minutes on a 6-hour bus trip with no onboard bathroom is too much. Two fifteen minute st ... Comment in Spanish and English: Bus service was good - BUT, I would like to humbly suggest that one stop for 20 minutes on a 6-hour bus trip with no onboard bathroom is too much. Two fifteen minute stops at locations with clean restrooms is reasonable. The bus stops many times to pick people up and drop off and does so efficiently. But all of those traveling the full six hours must have been uncomfortable. I don't think I was the only one who had coffee yesterday. As my father said "my back teeth were floating". Comfort in this category is essential. I probably would not take the bus again for this reason alone. Comment in Spanish: El servicio de autobús fue bueno, pero humildemente, una parada de 20 minutos en un viaje de 6 horas sin baño a bordo es demasiado. Dos paradas de 15 minutos en lugares con baños limpios son razonables. El autobús para muchas veces para recoger y dejar pasajeros, y lo hace eficientemente. Pero todos los que viajaron las seis horas completas debieron sentirse incómodos. No creo haber sido el único que tomó café ayer. Como dijo mi padre, "tenía las muelas del juicio flotando". La comodidad en este caso es esencial. Probablemente no volvería a tomar el autobús solo por esta razón.

All bus stations and stops in San José and Tamarindo

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San José and Tamarindo.

Cementero General

Selina

Alajuela Bus Stop

1 Parada de buses Alajuela

Cabinas El Quetzal

TransNica Bus Stop

Pacific Park

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from San José to Tamarindo

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San José to Tamarindo? Or which bus companies serve the route San José to Tamarindo? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San José to Tamarindo bus

How much does a San José Tamarindo bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 5h 30m to reach Tamarindo. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San José to Tamarindo?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $17. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tamarindo.

On average, how many connections are available from San José to Tamarindo each day?

Every day, the San José to Tamarindo bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San José to Tamarindo take?

The fastest bus from San José to Tamarindo is offered by Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San José to Tamarindo?

The earliest bus arriving in Tamarindo from San José starts at 8:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San José to Tamarindo?

The latest bus trip departing from San José for Tamarindo starts at 3:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San José Tamarindo route?

When traveling by bus from San José to Tamarindo, passengers can travel with Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San José and Tamarindo?

You can check all the direct connections between San José and Tamarindo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Transporte Inteligente Guanacaste.

What can I take with me on the San José to Tamarindo bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San José Tamarindo bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San José Tamarindo bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San José to Tamarindo on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San José to Tamarindo

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

More bus routes to San José and to Tamarindo

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San José and to Tamarindo. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!