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Private Shuttle San Jose Airport Sjo to Tamarindo

Pickup

San Jose Airport Sjo

Dropoff

Tamarindo

The private transfer from San Jose Airport Sjo to Tamarindo takes about 4 hours 20 minutes (244 km) and starts at $285.00 for the whole vehicle, not per person. Pickup is door to door at a time you choose, with a driver meeting you on arrival.

Full guide: SJO Airport to Tamarindo Shuttle: Complete Guide (2026)

Price: From $285 per vehicle
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Estimated time: 4h 20m
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Distance: 244 km
White Toyota Hiace private shuttle van with a Turismo sign, parked under palm trees in Costa Rica
Toyota Hiace or similar

What's included

Max 6 passengers
Luggage included
A/C
Meet & Greet

Door to Door

We pick you up and drop you off at your exact location — no waiting at bus stops.

Pickup and drop-off

  • Pickup. Arrivals hall at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Add your airline and flight number when you book.

  • Drop-off. Door to door to any hotel, Airbnb or address in Tamarindo.

  • Group size. The price is for the whole vehicle, up to 6 passengers. 7 or more? Request a quote.

Book this ride

*From

$285

Departure date & time *

Your pickup & dropoff *
San Jose Airport Sjo
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Flight details *

Policy - Refundable

  • 48+ hours before departure: Full refund
  • 24–48 hours before departure: 50% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund

Questions about this transfer

Answers about this transfer: drive time, price, pickup, return trips and cancellations.

About 4 hours 20 minutes for the 244 km drive. Allow extra time in heavy traffic or bad weather.

From $285 for the whole vehicle, not per person, for up to 6 passengers. You see the exact price for your date and group before you book.

In the arrivals hall at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Add your airline and flight number when you book.

Any hotel, Airbnb or address in Tamarindo. Pickup and drop-off are door to door, not limited to a list. Hotels we serve there include 15 Love Boutique Hotel Pickleball & Tennis Courts, Blue Trailz Surf Camp Hostel, Bonga House Hotel, Cabinas Costa Rica Villa del Sol, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas, Capitan Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel, Casa Aura's Beachfront Premium Hostel / B&B, Casa Mirador Boutique Ocean View Hotel, Casa Pura Vida Surf Hostel, Coral Reef Surf Hostel and Camp, Crystal Sands Resort, Hostel Pura Vida, among many others.

Yes. Choose "Add a return ride" in the booking form to book both legs together, or book the Tamarindo to San Jose Airport (SJO) transfer on its own.

Full refund if you cancel 48+ hours before departure, and a 50% refund 24–48 hours before departure. Less than 24 hours before departure there is no refund.

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