Shuttle Tamarindo beach to San Juan del Sur

Heading from Tamarindo’s surf coast to San Juan del Sur? A shared hotel-to-hotel ride makes the border crossing feel far less daunting.

Hotel pickup included
Change or cancel up to 24 hours before departure
E-ticket — no need to print
24/7 assistance

Need to know

Service type: Shared shuttle
Vehicle: Minibus
Duration: Estimated 7 h
Availability: Every day
Departure times: 8:40 AM
Luggage included: 1 large backpack or suitcase and 1 small carry-on bag per person · Surfboards bicycles or kayaks are not allowed
What's included: Air conditioning · Stops for meals
What to bring: Water · Download movies or series on your phone · Headphones · A book or Kindle · Power bank
Pets: Not allowed
Border crossing: This route crosses an international border.
Travel documents: Valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining · Online pre-verification form to enter Nicaragua
Prohibited items: Drones · Professional video cameras · Imaging equipment · Long-range lenses · Binoculars · Night vision devices
Fees not included: There is an $8 exit fee to leave Costa Rica (paid online in advance) and a $14 entrance fee to enter Nicaragua.

About this trip

From Tamarindo Beach to San Juan del Sur, this shared shuttle bus provides a practical daily transport connection for travelers continuing from Costa Rica’s Pacific coast to Nicaragua’s popular beach town. Pickup is available from hotels and hostels in central Tamarindo, with drop-off at hotels and hostels in San Juan del Sur city center; Maderas Beach is not included.

The journey takes approximately seven hours and uses air-conditioned minibuses for a more comfortable intercity ride. Passengers make a short stop in Liberia for a restroom break and a change of minibuses, while additional meal stops are included along the route. This service is designed for independent travelers who prefer shared ground transport rather than arranging separate connections.

Each passenger may bring one large backpack or suitcase plus one small carry-on bag. Extra luggage may be accepted at an additional cash charge, while surfboards, bicycles, kayaks, and pets are not permitted. The Tamarindo to San Juan del Sur shuttle offers an organized, reliable shared connection with hotel-area pickup and city-center drop-off.

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