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How to get fromSan José to Sámaraby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San José to Sámara by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus bus 1507
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Sámarataxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $79–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus bus 1507
    3h 49m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 228.7 km

    1. Drive from San José to Sámaracar car 228.7 km
    4h 17m
    $31–45

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Sámarashuttle bus Sámara / ...
    5h 30m
    $74

San José to Sámara by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from San José to Sámara hourly. Tickets cost $74 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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