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5 h 28 min
285 km.
from $15
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cartago to Samara

Composite routes from Cartago to Samara

Cheapest
5 h 28 min
Car
285 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 38 min
Train, Bus
176 km.
from $94.39
5 h 5 min
Train, Plane
175 km.
from $134.03
6 h 4 min
Train, Plane
175 km.
from $326.75

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
World Ticket
Website
SANSA
Website
Costa Rica Green Airways
Website
World Ticket
Website
45 min
Every day
$16.54–$330.79
SANSA
Website
45 min
Every day
$16.54–$330.79
Costa Rica Green Airways
Website
30 min
Every day
$16.54–$305.34
Bus operators
Found: 5
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Website
Caribe Shuttle
Website
Interbus Shuttles
Website
Zuma Tours
Website
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Website
RIDE CR SHUTTLE
Website
1h
On demand
$228.75
1 800 715 1970
1 800 715 1970
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caribe Shuttle
Website
5h
On demand
$373.80
+506 2750 0626
+506 2750 0626
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Interbus Shuttles
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
+506 6050 6500
+506 6050 6500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Zuma Tours
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
$69.97–$178.12
+506 2642 0024
+506 2642 0024
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste
Website
2h 30m
Once daily
$9.54–$13.99
+506 4404 0505
+506 4404 0505
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles
Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles
52 min
Every 10 minutes
$1.21–$1.65
+506 25425818
+506 25425818
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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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