Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)
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A private shuttle from Tamarindo to Nosara with Ruta Pacifico costs $230 per vehicle for 1–5 passengers, $270 per vehicle for 6–9 passengers and $355 per vehicle for 10–12 passengers, USD, 13% VAT included. The drive takes about 2 hours, door to door. Pickup is at the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Tamarindo, at the time you choose. The price is the same any day or hour of the year and includes the driver, fuel, tolls, WiFi, bottled water and child seats. Book online; nothing is paid at pickup.
Prices updated September 2026
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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.
Private shuttle vs. shared shuttle, taxi and rental car: Tamarindo to Nosara
How the four ways of making this trip compare. Only the private shuttle column is a price we publish and guarantee.
| Criterion | Private shuttle (this page) | Shared shuttle | Taxi / ride-hailing | Rental car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $230 per vehicle (1–5 passengers), fixed and published | Per seat: the total grows with every passenger | Metered or negotiated at the curb; not fixed | Daily rate plus insurance, fuel, deposit and parking |
| Departure time | Your time, 24/7, no night surcharge | Fixed timetable | On availability | Yours |
| Route | Direct, door to door | Several hotel stops or a change of van at a hub | Direct | Self-drive: navigation and road conditions are on you |
| Who is on board | Only your group | Other travellers | Only your group | Only your group |
| Flight tracking | Included | Not usually | No | Not applicable |
| Child seats | Free, installed before pickup | Varies | Rarely available | Daily surcharge |
Travel notes: NosaraWhat to expect, the ride from Tamarindo, local tips and related routes
About Nosara
Nosara, and specifically the Playa Guiones area, is Costa Rica's wellness capital: a seven-kilometre surf beach with consistent, beginner-friendly waves, yoga studios and retreats in the jungle behind it, and a low-rise community with no buildings on the sand. Nearby Playa Pelada is the sunset spot and Ostional, to the north, hosts mass sea-turtle arrivals.
The vibe is healthy, barefoot and slow. Roads are unpaved by design, which is exactly why visitors book a driver.
The ride from Tamarindo
From Liberia Airport the trip takes about 2 to 2.5 hours: paved through Santa Cruz and Nicoya, then the last stretch toward the coast where the road turns to gravel. Our drivers do this route every week and know the smoothest lines and the shortcuts through Guiones' sandy lanes. From Tamarindo allow 2 hours in dry season. Drop-off is at your hotel, retreat or rental door.
Good to know before you arrive
- The best beginner surf is at Playa Guiones mid-tide; lessons are everywhere.
- Guiones has no shops on the beach; the restaurants and studios are in the dirt lanes behind it.
- Dust is constant in dry season and mud in green season; bring appropriate footwear.
- Ostional's turtle arribadas happen a few nights a month around the new moon; ask your hotel.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → Tamarindo (Guanacaste)from $230
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $235
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $375
- Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $130
- Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $350
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $389
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $410
- Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $310
- Tamarindo (Guanacaste) → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $309
Questions about Tamarindo to NosaraDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from Tamarindo to Nosara take?
- About 2 hours door to door. That is a realistic figure for Costa Rican roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The service is direct, with no other passengers, so there are no detours to drop anyone else off.
- How much does a private shuttle from Tamarindo to Nosara cost?
- $230 for 1 to 5 passengers, $270 for 6 to 9 passengers and $355 for 10 to 12 passengers, per vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes the driver, fuel, tolls and 13% VAT. There is nothing to pay at pickup.
- Do you have availability between December 20 and January 2?
- Yes, for groups of 1 to 5 passengers. Every vehicle for 6 or more passengers is already fully booked for travel dates between December 20 and January 2, on every route, and we never overbook: each confirmed booking has its own vehicle and driver assigned. Our 1 – 5 passenger vans still have dates open, but demand for those days is very high, so book as early as you can. Outside that window every vehicle size is available as usual.
- Where does the driver pick me up in Tamarindo?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Tamarindo, at the time you choose. Give us the property name or a map pin when you book and the driver comes to the entrance.
- Can we stop along the way from Tamarindo to Nosara?
- Yes. Short stops for food, a supermarket, an ATM or photos are part of the service. Longer detours, such as a waterfall or a second town, are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
- Do you have child seats for the trip to Nosara?
- Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
- Can I travel from Tamarindo to Nosara at night or very early?
- Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no night surcharge. Early departures for morning flights and late arrivals are routine.
- What is the cancellation policy for this shuttle?
- Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.