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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santa Elena to Samara

Composite routes from Santa Elena to Samara

Cheapest
3 h 4 min
Car
129 km.
from $7
Other
5 h 40 min
90 km.
from $16.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Other from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$230.92

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Email:
info@caribeshuttle.com
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Other from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$235.84

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Email:
reservations@interbusonline.com
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Other from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Email:
jorge27fm@gmail.com
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Other from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$184.78

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Email:
info@zumatours.net
Website:
zumatours.net/
Other from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$97.83
Other from Santa Elena to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$97.83

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
sac@tiguanacaste.com
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Other from Limonal to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
Other from Nicoya to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.52

Empresa Traroc S.A.

Phone:
+506 2685 5352
Email:
informacion@traroc.com
Other from Nicoya to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.46

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2755 1024
Email:
tours@williestourscostarica
Website:
williestourscostarica.com
Other from La Fortuna to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$289.88

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara is to bus via Nicoya which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara?

The fastest way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara is to shuttle via Monteverde which takes 2h 1m and costs $33.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Elena (Station) and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Santa Elena and arriving at Sámara via Las Juntas, Limonal and Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara?

The distance between Santa Elena (Station) and Sámara is 149 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.

How do I travel from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara without a car is to bus via Nicoya which takes 5h 40m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara bus from?

Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Limonal station.

Where does the Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara bus arrive?

Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Nicoya station.

Can I drive from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara is 129 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Santa Elena (Station) to Sámara.

Where can I stay near Sámara?

There are 251+ hotels available in Sámara. Prices start at $75.65 per night.
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