What is the cheapest way to get from Sámara to Punta Banco?

The cheapest way to get from Sámara to Punta Banco is to bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sámara to Punta Banco?

The fastest way to get from Sámara to Punta Banco is to fly and drive which takes 7h 47m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Sámara and Punta Banco?

No, there is no direct bus from Sámara to Punta Banco. However, there are services departing from Sámara centro and arriving at Punta Banco via Terminal Tica Bus, Río Claro and Golfito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Sámara to Punta Banco?

The distance between Sámara and Punta Banco is 515 km. The road distance is 488.3 km.

How do I travel from Sámara to Punta Banco without a car?

The best way to get from Sámara to Punta Banco without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 12h 5m and costs $874.

How long does it take to get from Sámara to Punta Banco?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Sámara to Punta Banco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sámara to Punta Banco bus from?

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

Where does the Sámara to Punta Banco bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sámara to Punta Banco?

Yes, the driving distance between Sámara to Punta Banco is 488 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Sámara to Punta Banco.

Where can I stay near Punta Banco?

There are 55+ hotels available in Punta Banco.

Sámara to Punta Banco - 7 ways to travel via car, shuttle, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Sámara to Punta Banco by car, busferry, plane, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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

Drive, shuttle
best
1. Drive from Sámara to Montezumacar
2. Take the busferry from Montezuma to Sierpebusferry
3. Drive from Sierpe to Punta Bancocar
8h 58m
$111–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sámara centro to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Río Clarobus
3. Take the bus from Golfito to Punta Bancobus
16h 17m
$42–54
Drive 488.3 km
1. Drive from Sámara to Punta Bancocar 488.3 km
8h 48m
$66–95
Fly to Golfito, taxi
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF)plane NOB - GLF
2. Take the taxi from Golfito (GLF) to Punta Bancotaxi
8h 37m
$396–679
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Manuel Antonioshuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to Golfitoshuttle
3. Take the bus from Golfito to Punta Bancobus
12h 5m
$873
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sámara centro to Central Autobusera Inteligentebus
2. Take the bus from San José to Río Clarobus
3. Take the taxi from Río Claro to Punta Bancotaxi
12h 21m
$139–174
Fly to Puerto Jiménez Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM)plane NOB - PJM
2. Drive from Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) to Punta Bancocar
7h 47m
$366–749

Nosara Airport (NOB) to Golfito (GLF) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

$211Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sámara to Punta Banco.

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Distance: 515.4 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Sámara, Costa Rica and Punta Banco, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Sámara centro to Punta Banco via Central Autobusera Inteligente, Terminal Tica Bus, Río Claro, Golfito, and Golfito in around 16h 17m.

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