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

The cheapest way to get from Atenas to Sámara is to bus which costs $12 - $16 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Atenas to Sámara is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Atenas and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Atenas to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Atenas and arriving at Sámara centro via Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Atenas to Sámara?

The distance between Atenas and Sámara is 267 km. The road distance is 190.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Atenas to Sámara without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $80 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Atenas to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atenas to Sámara bus from?

Atenas to Sámara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Where does the Atenas to Sámara bus arrive?

Atenas to Sámara bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Sámara centro station.

Can I drive from Atenas to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Atenas to Sámara is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Atenas to Sámara.

Where can I stay near Sámara?

There are 312+ hotels available in Sámara.

Atenas to Sámara - 7 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Atenas to Sámara by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus 1507
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Sámarataxi
4h 47m
$82–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus 1507
5h 39m
$12–15
Drive 190.6 km
1. Drive from Atenas to Sámaracar 190.6 km
3h 55m
$26–37
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Sámarashuttle
4h 15m
$461–545
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Atenas to La Fortunashuttle Private
2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus Private
6h 21m
$504
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the bus from Atenas to Alajuelabus
2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
4h 7m
$239–294
Fly to Cobano, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane SJO - ACO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Sámarashuttle
5h 45m
$211–285

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

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Distance: 266.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Atenas, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste operates a bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centro once daily. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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