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

The cheapest way to get from Sámara to Matapalo is to bus which costs $24 - $30 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sámara to Matapalo is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $340 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Sámara and Matapalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Sámara to Matapalo. However, there are services departing from Sámara centro and arriving at Matapalo via Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes and San José. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Sámara to Matapalo?

The distance between Sámara and Matapalo is 237 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sámara to Matapalo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $24 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Sámara to Matapalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sámara to Matapalo bus from?

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

Where does the Sámara to Matapalo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sámara to Matapalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sámara to Matapalo is 300 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sámara to Matapalo.

Where can I stay near Matapalo?

There are 351+ hotels available in Matapalo.

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

How to get fromSámara to Matapalo

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Cobano, fly to Quepos La Managua Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Montezumashuttle
2. Fly from Cobano (ACO) to Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP)plane ACO - XQP
4h 10m
$340–564
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sámara centro to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus 1507
2. Take the bus from San José to Matapalobus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
8h 15m
$25–30
Drive 300.2 km
1. Drive from Sámara to Matapalocar 300.2 km
5h 37m
$41–59
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to San Joséshuttle Private / ...
2. Take the bus from San José to Matapalobus San José – Sierpe vía Costanera
9h 46m
$344–347
Fly Nosara Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
6h 6m
$302–861
Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from San José to Dominicalshuttle
6h 44m
$523–1,002

Sámara to Matapalo by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sámara to Matapalo.

Launch map view

Distance: 236.8 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Sámara, Costa Rica and Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Sámara centro to Matapalo via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes, Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, and San José in around 8h 15m.

Airlines