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Cartago to Samara

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5 h 29 min
288 km.
from $15
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Five ways to Travel from Cartago to Samara

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Cheapest
By car (288 km)
5 h 29 min
288 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
5 h 29 min
288 km.
from $10.96
Train, Bus
5 h 38 min
176 km.
from $94.39
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 5 min
175 km.
from $134.03
Train, Plane (Train)
6 h 4 min
175 km.
from $326.75

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$330.79
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$305.34

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

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

Caribe Shuttle

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

Interbus Shuttles

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

Zuma Tours

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

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Email:
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San José to Hojancha
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Jose to Nicoya
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.54–$13.99
Bus from San Jose to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Train operators

Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cartago to Sámara is to bus which costs $10.33 - $15.22 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cartago to Sámara is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Cartago and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Cartago to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Cartago and arriving at Sámara via Lumaca, San Jose and Nicoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Cartago to Sámara?

The distance between Cartago and Sámara is 254 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cartago to Sámara without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cartago to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cartago to Sámara bus from?

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

Where does the Cartago to Sámara bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cartago to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Cartago to Sámara is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cartago 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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