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

The cheapest way to get from Turrialba to Sámara is to bus which costs $13 - $18 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turrialba to Sámara is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs $80 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Turrialba and Sámara?

No, there is no direct bus from Turrialba to Sámara. However, there are services departing from Turrialba and arriving at Sámara centro via Terminal Cartago and Central Autobusera Inteligente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Turrialba to Sámara?

The distance between Turrialba and Sámara is 290 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Turrialba to Sámara without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Turrialba to Sámara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turrialba to Sámara bus from?

Turrialba to Sámara bus services, operated by Transtusa, depart from Turrialba station.

Where does the Turrialba to Sámara bus arrive?

Turrialba to Sámara bus services, operated by Transtusa, arrive at San Jose Terminal Transtusa station.

Can I drive from Turrialba to Sámara?

Yes, the driving distance between Turrialba to Sámara is 287 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Turrialba to Sámara.

Where can I stay near Sámara?

There are 304+ hotels available in Sámara.

Turrialba to Sámara - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Turrialba to Sámara by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Terminal Hojanchabus
3. Take the taxi from Terminal Hojancha to Sámarataxi
5h 4m
$83–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus 302 Direct
2. Take the bus from Central Autobusera Inteligente to Sámara centrobus 1507
5h 52m
$14–18
Drive 286.8 km
1. Drive from Turrialba to Sámaracar 286.8 km
5h 27m
$39–56
Bus, fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane SJO - TNO
4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Sámarashuttle
5h 58m
$462–547
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus 302 Direct
2. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Sámarashuttle Private / ...
6h 59m
$335–336
Bus, fly to Nosara Airport
1. Take the bus from Turrialba to San Jose Terminal Transtusabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus
3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
5h 49m
$240–426

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

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Distance: 289.7 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Turrialba, Costa Rica and Sámara, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Turrialba to Sámara centro via San José, Terminal Cartago, Terminal del Mercado de la Coca Cola, and Central Autobusera Inteligente in around 5h 52m.

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