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

The cheapest way to get from Tambor to Sámara is to bus which costs $10 - $14 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tambor to Sámara is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $250 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Tambor and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Tambor to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Calle Vargas and arriving at Sámara centro via Terminal TUASA Alajuela and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Tambor to Sámara?

The distance between Tambor and Sámara is 252 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tambor to Sámara without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 22m and costs $120 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Tambor to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tambor to Sámara bus from?

Tambor to Sámara bus services, operated by TUASA, depart from Terminal TUASA Alajuela station.

Bus or fly from Tambor to Sámara?

The best way to get from Tambor to Sámara is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $310 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Tambor to Sámara bus arrive?

Tambor to Sámara bus services, operated by TUASA, arrive at Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedes station.

Can I drive from Tambor to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tambor to Sámara is 215 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Tambor to Sámara.

Where can I stay near Sámara?

There are 312+ hotels available in Sámara.

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

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus 1507
2. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Sámarataxi
3h 22m
$129–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal TUASA Alajuela to Paseo Colon Frente A Torre Mercedesbus 200
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus 1507
6h 2m
$10–14
Drive 215.5 km
1. Drive from Tambor to Sámaracar 215.5 km
4h 12m
$29–42
Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Sámarashuttle
2h 37m
$475–561
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Sámarashuttle Private / ...
7h 17m
$331–332
Fly to Nosara Airport
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
2h 29m
$253–310
Fly to Cobano, shuttle
1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cobano (ACO)plane SJO - ACO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Montezuma to Sámarashuttle
4h 7m
$225–301

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO) flights

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Distance: 252.2 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Tambor, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

Interbus Shuttles operates a shuttle from San José to Sámara hourly. Tickets cost $330 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, SANSA and World Ticket fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) every 4 hours.

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