Last updated on March 1st, 2023 at 09:22 am
How To Get From Monteverde to Samara – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Monteverde to Samara?
The distance from Monteverde to Samara is 139 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Monteverde to Samara is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The taxi fare from Monteverde to Samara is around $200 USD. Read here how to get from Samara to Monteverde the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Monteverde to Samara?
The cheapest way from Monteverde to Samara is by bus for $10 USD. The bus travel time from Monteverde to Samara will be around 6 hours.
What Is The Best Way From Monteverde to Samara?
The best way from Monteverde to Samara is by shared van for $45 USD per person and 3 hours travel time and you can book online.
You can rent a car at Monteverde or private transportation prices will be around $200 USD.
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WHERE TO STAY IN SAMARA
There are dormitory rooms where you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Samara. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.
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HOW TO GET FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA
BUS FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Monteverde to Samara is by bus. There are no direct buses from Monteverde to Samara. First, you will have to take the bus from Monteverde to Las Juntas. From Las Juntas a bus goes to Limonal and from Limonal to Nicoya. Once in Nicoya a long bus ride from Nicoya to Samara.
BUS ROUTE AND SCHEDULE FROM MONTEVERDE TO NICOYA
The bus schedule from Monteverde to Nicoya is starting at 4 30 am. The bus from Monteverde to Las Juntas can take 1 hour and 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Once in Las Juntas, you will have to take a bus from Las Juntas to Limonal for 15-20 minutes travel time.
Once in Limonal, the bus going from Limonal to Nicoya is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The total travel time from Monteverde to Nicoya is around 4 hours with the waiting time and the total bus fare is around $6-7 USD.
BUS FROM NICOYA TO SAMARA BEACH
Once you are in Nicoya Bus Terminal you will have to get the TRAROC Bus from Nicoya to Samara. The buses are leaving starting at 5 am, 8 am, 10 am, 11 30 am, 12 30 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 30 pm, 6 30 pm and 8 pm.
The travel time from Nicoya to Samara is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The TRAROC Bus fare Nicoya to Samara is $2-3 USD.
The total travel time from Monteverde to Samara Beach is around 6 hours including the waiting time. The total bus fare from Monteverde to Samara is around $10 USD.
SHARED VAN FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Monteverde to Samara is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Monteverde to Samara is 3 hours. The shared van schedule from Monteverde to Samara are leaving at 7 am and 8 am.
The van fare from Monteverde to Samara is $45 USD and you can book online.
TAXI FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA BEACH
If you go from Monteverde to Samara by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Monteverde to Samara is around 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The taxi fare from Monteverde to Samara is around $200 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
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CAR RENTAL AT MONTEVERDE
There are many options for renting a car at Monteverde. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Samara or if you would love to move around. It will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to Samara from Monteverde in a private car. A few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro are available in the airport for $30 USD daily.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA
Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $215 USD and you will be able to fit up to 5 people. It could be $35-40 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM MONTEVERDE TO SAMARA
BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Monteverde to Samara is by bus for $10 USD if you go on a budget for a total of 6 hours travel time.
The best way from Monteverde to Samara is by shared van for $45 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 3 hours at the beach without any other transfer.
The best way from Monteverde to Samara is by taxi or private transportation if you want more comfort in less than 3 hours travel time.
BEST TIME TO VISIT SAMARA
In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Samara is from December to April because of easier transport.
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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA
The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.
Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!
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