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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Tambor

Composite routes from San Jose to Tambor

Cheapest
4 h 2 min
Car
252 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$250.00

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from San José to Tambor
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$216.18

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from San José to Tambor
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$294.79

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from San José to Tambor
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Terminal 7-10 to Cruce
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Transportes Cóbano

Phone:
+506 7005 9114
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/TransCobano/
Bus from San Jose to Tambor
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.33

Transportes Arsa

Phone:
+506 2519 9877
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transportes-arsa
Bus from San José to Jicaral
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San José to Tambor?

The cheapest way to get from San José to Tambor is to bus which costs $16.33 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from San José to Tambor?

The fastest way to get from San José to Tambor is to shuttle which takes 2h and costs $206.52 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San José and Tambor?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Tambor. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from San José to Tambor?

The distance between San José and Tambor is 286 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

How do I travel from San José to Tambor without a car?

The best way to get from San José to Tambor without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs $130.43 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from San José to Tambor?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from San José to Tambor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San José to Tambor bus from?

San José to Tambor bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, depart from San Jose station.

Bus or fly from San José to Tambor?

The best way to get from San José to Tambor is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $44.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.33 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the San José to Tambor bus arrive?

San José to Tambor bus services, operated by Transportes Cóbano, arrive at Tambor station.

Can I drive from San José to Tambor?

Yes, the driving distance between San José to Tambor is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from San José to Tambor.

Where can I stay near Tambor?

There are 413+ hotels available in Tambor. Prices start at $75.16 per night.
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