There are 2 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Sámara by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sámara is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sámara is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Sámara. However, there are services departing from La Fortuna and arriving at Sámara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Sámara is 196 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Sámara without a car is to Bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $330 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Arenal Volcano to Sámara, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Sámara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Sámara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Sámara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Sámara is 164 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Sámara.
There are 308+ hotels available in Sámara.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Sámara hourly. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
Bus from La Fortuna to Sámara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $295
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
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