What is the cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara?

The cheapest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara is to bus which costs $25 - $35 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara?

The fastest way to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Manuel Antonio and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Manuel Antonio to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Manuel Antonio and arriving at Sámara centro via Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Manuel Antonio to Sámara?

The distance between Manuel Antonio and Sámara is 402 km. The road distance is 277.4 km.

How do I travel from Manuel Antonio to Sámara without a car?

The best way to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $25 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manuel Antonio to Sámara bus from?

Manuel Antonio to Sámara bus services, operated by Tracopa, depart from Manuel Antonio station.

Where does the Manuel Antonio to Sámara bus arrive?

Manuel Antonio to Sámara bus services, operated by Tracopa, arrive at San José station.

Can I drive from Manuel Antonio to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Manuel Antonio to Sámara is 277 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Manuel Antonio to Sámara.

Where can I stay near Sámara?

There are 315+ hotels available in Sámara.

Manuel Antonio to Sámara - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Manuel Antonio to Sámara by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus 1507
8h 43m
$25–31
Drive 277.4 km
1. Drive from Manuel Antonio to Sámaracar 277.4 km
5h 17m
$38–54
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Sámarashuttle
8h 48m
$473–559
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus Manuel Antonio – San José vía Ruta 27
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Sámarashuttle Private / ...
9h 44m
$345–347
Bus via La Fortuna
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to La Fortunabus Private
2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus Private
10h 51m
$620
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to San Josébus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
8h 40m
$251–308

Manuel Antonio to Sámara by bus and foot

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.1 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Manuel Antonio to Sámara centro via San José, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, Escuela Juan Rafael Mora Porras, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 8h 43m.

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