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Based in Santa Teresa

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Route overview

Tropical Tours Shuttles: from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa, we offer daily shared shuttle bus services and private minibus transportation. Price ranges starting at: $60 per person on shared shuttles departing at 08:40am and 03:00pm. $260 per trip for a private minibus. It’s a 5 hours 30 minutes (depending on the road conditions) ride from Tamarindo beach in Guanacaste to Santa Teresa beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Select your service to Santa Teresa:

Shared shuttle selection

$60 per person

Door-to-door

Departing time
08:40am
Tamarindo beach area
Travel time
5 hours 30 minutes
Arrival time
2:10 pm
Santa Teresa beach area

$60 per person

Door-to-door

Departing time
03:00pm
Tamarindo beach area
Travel time
5 hours 30 minutes
Arrival time
8:30 pm
Santa Teresa beach area

Private shuttle selection

$260 per trip

Door-to-door

Departing time
Flexible
Tamarindo beach area
Travel time
5 hours
Arrival time
5 hours later
Santa Teresa beach area

Tamarindo to Santa Teresa options and details

Shared Shuttle from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa details:

  • Bus departure time from Tamarindo beach area: 08:40am and 03:00pm
  • Departure place: at your location (hotel, hostel or rental house) in Tamarindo
  • Bus arrival time at Santa Teresa beach area: 2:10 pm or 8:30 pm
  • Trip estimate duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Shuttle service frequency: daily service
  • Vehicle: 10 to 15 passenger minibus
  • Price per person: $60
  • Surfboard fees: $15 per board under 6 feet; $20 per board 6 feet or larger.

Additional information:

  • This service is operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles. Normally our vehicles are branded with our logo.
  • Bus stops are provided along the way in specific locations.
  • Our door-to-door minibus shuttle service will take you safely and directly from your hotel, hostel or rental house in Tamarindo beach to Santa Teresa beach in Costa Rica.
  • Surfboards on shared shuttles are $15 each for boards under 6 feet and $20 each for boards 6 feet or larger.
  • We set a departing time for each destination, however the minibus has to go through town picking everyone up and that takes a few extra minutes.
  • Costa Rica is a beautiful country, but the infrastructure is uncertain and our geography does not help either, so some sections of the route may include bumpy and dusty roads on your way to Santa Teresa.

Private Shuttle from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa details:

  • Private shuttle departure time from Tamarindo beach area: Flexible pickup time
  • Departure place: at your location (hotel, hostel or rental house) in Tamarindo
  • Private shuttle arrival time at Santa Teresa beach area: about 5 hours after departure
  • Trip estimate duration: 5 hours
  • Private service frequency: on request with advance reservation
  • Private minibus price per trip: $260
  • Surfboards: Included at no extra charge on private shuttles.

Additional information:

  • Private driver and door-to-door transportation from Tamarindo beach to Santa Teresa beach are included.
  • Base price covers up to 4 passengers; additional passengers are $25 each.
  • Late-night pickups may include a $50 after-hours charge.
  • Advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.

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What travelers say about this route

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Tripadvisor

4.0

Shared shuttle -Tamarindo to Santa Teresa

This was only company who seemed to offer this route . We booked this through Blue Jay experiences ( end of Tamarindo on left handside also Tourist information) Gabriel was very helpful. It was cash only . Having seen some reviews,was a little concerned especially as we were picked up in Villarreal, en route . We were at pick up point in good time but bus was 35 minutes late ( and no communication but then driver is busy sorting bags and pickups ) We were VERY relieved to see bus and afterwards a good service. The driver worked hard sorting bags at drop offs . The shuttle was pretty full. Tip - make sure you take the correct luggage !!! I would rate this 3 1/2 if I could !

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4.0

Tamarindo to Santa Teresa

Clean, comfortable ride from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa. The bus arrived to my hotel on time but then stopped halfway for 20 minutes so passengers could change buses to different towns. Driver only spoke Spanish so some people missed their connection, or forgot to move their luggage. Samara and Montezuma are different buses so you have to find your luggage and switch or you’ll end up in Santa Teresa. Also, the driver was on his phone WHILE DRIVING the whole trip...which is illegal in my country because it’s dangerous. Get your drivers hands-free listening devices!! Paid $60US ($78 cdn) from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa.

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5.0

Very good service

I took the shuttle form Tamarindo to Santa Teresa and then back a week later. Both time the shuttle came on time and the chauffeur drove very well. The shuttles this company uses are extremely comfortable and have wide seats. The AC has tenedency to be a bit too cold but since all of us passengers felt too cold we could ask for adjustment as well for the music being too loud. the chauffeur was very accomodating and we all enjoyed a nice ride. The internet worked when the signals could reach and it is very pleasant to be able to use it during the journey. I recommend this company. they are very well organised.

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5.0

Reliable Service

I had two trips with Tropical Tours traveling from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa and back. The vehicles were comfortable, well as comfortable as a van can be. The A/C worked on both vehicles which made a huge difference. The drivers were professional, helping with bags and on the back end asking people where they would like to be dropped off. I've already two several other travelers to use their service.

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2.0

Disappointing

We took a “direct” shuttle from tamarindo to Sabra teresa that was supposed to last 4 hours. We arrived in Santa Teresa after more than 6 hours! It was not direct, the bus stopped multiple times to change people to other busses. The driver was texting 80% of the time and it seemed like he had no expierence switching gears, driving 80kph in 3??? I ended up being very nauseous from the trip and I was not the only passenger.Maybe we just had bad luck with the driver. For 50usd I’m Central America I expected a little more.

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