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5 h 27 min
291 km.
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Samara, Costa Rica → Cartago, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samara to Cartago

Composite routes from Samara to Cartago

Cheapest
5 h 27 min
Car
291 km.
from $16
Other
4 h 58 min
Bus, Train
175 km.
from $68.24
4 h 39 min
Plane
174 km.
from $258.46

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$330.79
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$521.63

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Nosara Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$254.45

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Sámara to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$228.75

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Sámara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$373.80

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Sámara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Sámara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$178.12

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from Hojancha to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from Nicoya to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from Sámara to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

Phone:
+506 25425818
Train from Estación Atlántico to Cartago
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$1.65
Train from Río Segundo to Estación
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sámara to Cartago?

The cheapest way to get from Sámara to Cartago is to bus which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sámara to Cartago?

The fastest way to get from Sámara to Cartago is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Sámara and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Sámara to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Sámara and arriving at Cartago via Nicoya, Fishel, Gimnasio Nacional and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Sámara to Cartago?

The distance between Sámara and Cartago is 260 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.

How do I travel from Sámara to Cartago without a car?

The best way to get from Sámara to Cartago without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Sámara to Cartago?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Sámara to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sámara to Cartago bus from?

Sámara to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Nicoya station.

Where does the Sámara to Cartago bus arrive?

Sámara to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Sámara to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Sámara to Cartago is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Sámara to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 412+ hotels available in Cartago. Prices start at $57.48 per night.
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