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How to get fromSanta Elena to Playa Sámaraby bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus via Monteverde

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus Private
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus bus Private
    6h 21m
    $607–681

  2. Drive 130.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Elena to Playa Sámaracar car 130.1 km
    2h 59m
    $18–26

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Elena to Sámarashuttle bus Monteverde
    4h 20m
    $44–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Elena to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Sámarabus bus Private
    9h 36m
    $358–361

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Cañitas to Playa Sámara via Monteverde, Monteverde, La Fortuna, and Sámara in around 6h 21m.

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