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Eight ways to Travel from San Francisco to Samara

Composite routes from San Francisco to Samara

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$1,785.96

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$3,954.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,913.53

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$395.46–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$535.79–$701.63

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$4,337.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$2,168.67
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.95–$1,403.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,785.96
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,084.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$344.44–$1,148.12

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$510.27–$1,785.96

Costa Rica Green Airways

Website:
costaricagreenair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Nosara
Ave. Duration:
9h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,020.55
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cobano
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$1,020.55

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$271.02
Bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$142.05
Bus from Tamarindo to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$229.37

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.79

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$276.79
Bus from Liberia to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.91

Interbus Shuttles

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

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.55–$223.25
Bus from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.55–$216.87

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from San Jose Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$121.19
Bus from Monteverde to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$114.81

Tropical Tours Shuttles

Phone:
+506 2640 1900
Website:
tropicaltourshuttles.com/
Bus from Montezuma to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.96–$82.92

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste

Phone:
+506 4404 0505
Website:
tiguanacaste.com/
Bus from San Jose to Sámara
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$15.31

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Managua
Ave. Duration:
3d 17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$395.46–$472.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sámara?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Sámara is to fly which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 12h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sámara?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Sámara is to fly and shuttle which takes 12h 37m and costs $521.74 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Sámara. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Sámara via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua and San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 17h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Sámara?

The distance between San Francisco and Sámara is 5185 km. The road distance is 6087.2 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Sámara without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Sámara without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 17h and costs $413.04 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Sámara?

It takes approximately 12h 44m to get from San Francisco to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Sámara bus from?

San Francisco to Sámara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Sámara?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Sámara is to bus which takes 4 days 17h and costs $413.04 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $206.52 - $706.52 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the San Francisco to Sámara bus arrive?

San Francisco to Sámara bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sámara?

Sámara is 1h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:27 in San Francisco and 10:27 in Sámara.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Sámara is 6087 km. It takes approximately 2 days 22h to drive from San Francisco 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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