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

The cheapest way to get from Sámara to Cartago is to bus which costs $11 - $14 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sámara to Cartago is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sámara and Cartago?

No, there is no direct bus from Sámara to Cartago. However, there are services departing from Sámara centro and arriving at Cartago via Terminal Lumaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Sámara to Cartago?

The distance between Sámara and Cartago is 255 km. The road distance is 250.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sámara to Cartago without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $11 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Sámara to Cartago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sámara to Cartago bus from?

Sámara to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, depart from Sámara centro station.

Where does the Sámara to Cartago bus arrive?

Sámara to Cartago bus services, operated by Transporte Inteligente de Guanacaste, arrive at Central Autobusera Inteligente station.

Can I drive from Sámara to Cartago?

Yes, the driving distance between Sámara to Cartago is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Sámara to Cartago.

Where can I stay near Cartago?

There are 535+ hotels available in Cartago.

Sámara to Cartago - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sámara to Cartago by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sámara centro to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1507
4h 59m
$12–13
Drive 250.7 km
1. Drive from Sámara to Cartagocar 250.7 km
4h 44m
$34–49
Fly from Nosara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane NOB - SJO
2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
4h 57m
$239–293
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
6h 30m
$332
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Tamarindoshuttle
2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane TNO - SJO
3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Lumaca to Cartagobus
5h 35m
$460–544

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

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Distance: 254.6 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

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

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