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How to get fromSanta Elena to Sámaraby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Elena to Sámara by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Santa Elena to Cañastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 524
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Nicoyabus bus 550
    5h 19m
    $79–98

  2. Drive 146.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Sámaracar car 146.9 km
    3h 14m
    $20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Arenal to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus 1202 Ciudad Quesada
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus bus Private
    6h 19m
    $318–325

  4. Bus via Lago Arenal

    1. Take the bus from Lago Arenal to La Fortunabus bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus bus Private
    8h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Elena, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Elena to Sámara via Terminal Arenal, Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna, and La Fortuna in around 6h 19m.

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