Shuttle San Juan del Sur to Tamarindo Beach
ShuttleEvery day6:00 AM
From$69 USD
Shuttle Tamarindo to San Juan del Sur
3.0out of 5 · 1 reviewHeading from Tamarindo to San Juan del Sur? Here’s the easy cross‑border shuttle travelers use to hop from Costa Rica’s surf coast to Nicaragua.
- Hotel pickup included
- Change or cancel up to 48 hours before departure
- E-ticket — no need to print
- 24/7 assistance
Need to know
- Service type
- Shared shuttle
- Vehicle
- Minibus
- Duration
- Estimated 6 h
- Availability
- Every day
- Departure times
- 7:30 AM
- Luggage included
- You are allowed 1 large bag or backpack and 1 carry on size (computer bag) per person.
- What's included
- Air conditioning · Border Assistance · Headrest
- 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
A shared shuttle bus from Tamarindo to San Juan del Sur provides a practical international transport option for travelers moving between Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and Nicaragua’s popular surf town. This door‑to‑door shuttle service connects hotels and hostels in Tamarindo with accommodations in downtown San Juan del Sur, offering a straightforward overland journey between the two beach destinations.
The route travels north through Guanacaste toward the Peñas Blancas border crossing, one of the main land gateways between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Along the way, the shuttle typically passes through the Liberia area, where a short stop allows passengers to stretch and take a brief break before continuing the trip. After completing border procedures independently, the journey continues across southern Nicaragua toward the coastal hills surrounding San Juan del Sur.
Vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and comfortable seating with headrests, helping make the several-hour trip more comfortable. This shared transport service is designed for travelers looking for a reliable and organized connection between Tamarindo and San Juan del Sur while sharing the ride with other passengers heading along the same route.
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Your journey
Tamarindo — Centro
San Juan del Sur — Centro
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Reviews (1)
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Gerda Simons
Netherlands
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Driving was good Help by the border was minimum. We were happy that we had a co traveler who could speak Spanish and English so she could help at the border.