San José ➔ Tamarindo (Guanacaste)

Tamarindo Beach
✓ Verified Jan 2026

San José to Tamarindo

CompanyTIG (Transp. Inteligente)
Price₡6,800 (~$12.50 USD)
Travel Time5.5 Hours (Direct)
New TerminalPaseo Colón

⚠️ URGENT: Terminal 7-10 IS CLOSED

Do NOT go to the old “Terminal 7-10”. It is permanently closed. The buses to Tamarindo now depart from the new Terminal Paseo Colón (near the Children’s Hospital).

1
The New Location

Head to the TIG Terminal on Paseo Colón. It is much safer and cleaner than the old one. Address: Paseo Colón, 150m West of “Hospital de Niños”.

2
Direct Schedules

Buses are modern (Double-decker usually). Buy tickets online at TIGuanacaste.com or at the counter.

  • Daily: 08:00 AM
  • Daily: 11:30 AM
  • Daily: 03:30 PM

3
The “Freezer” Effect

💡 Survival Tip from the Mae

“Mae, even if it’s 35°C outside, bring a sweater. The A/C on these TIG buses is brutal. Also, the terminal has clean bathrooms (use them!) and phone chargers.”

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