How To Get From Liberia Airport to Samara – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.
What Is The Distance From Liberia Airport to Samara?
The distance from Liberia International Airport to Samara is 105 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips
The travel time by taxi from Liberia Airport to Samara is around 1 hour and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around $130 USD. Read here how to get from Samara to Liberia airport the reverse way.
What Is The Cheapest Way From Liberia Airport to Samara?
The cheapest way from Liberia Airport to Samara is by bus for $4 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 4 hours from Liberia to Samara.
What Is The Best Way From Liberia Airport to Samara?
The best way from Liberia Airport to Samara is by shared van for $86 USD you can book online and 2 hours travel time.
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WHERE TO STAY IN SAMARA
There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. 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 LIBERIA TO SAMARA
BUS FROM LIBERIA AIRPORT TO SAMARA (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Liberia Airport to Samara is by bus. First you will have to walk outside the airport 15 minutes (or get a taxi 5 minutes) to Highway 21 since the buses aren’t always passing by the airport. You will have to ride a local bus Autobuses La Pampa going from Liberia to Nicoya.
You can also get the bus coming from San Jose to Tamarindo with Empresa Alfaro passing by the Highway but Autobuses La Pampa has more daily buses. Any of them will ride you to Nicoya.
BUS ROUTE AND SCHEDULE FROM LIBERIA TO NICOYA
The bus (Autobuses La Pampa) schedule going from Liberia to Nicoya is leaving from Plaza Liberia Shopping Mall in Liberia city center.
The buses are running every 45-60 minutes starting from 3 50 am until 6 10 pm from Liberia to Nicoya. You will have to add 15-20 minutes for the bus passing by at Liberia airport coming from Liberia city center since there are 15 kilometers distance.
You can get the bus at this bus stop if you are in Liberia but if you are at the airport no need to go to the Bus Terminal in Liberia city center. The bus fare from Liberia airport to Nicoya is $2 USD. The travel time from Liberia airport to Nicoya is less than 2 hours.
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 USD.
The total travel time from Liberia airport to Samara Beach is around 4 hours including the waiting time. The total bus fare from Liberia to Samara is around $4 USD.
SHARED VAN FROM LIBERIA AIRPORT TO SAMARA (BEST WAY)
The best way from Liberia airport to Samara is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Liberia Airport to Samara is 2 hours.
The van fare from Liberia Airport to Samara is $86 USD and you can book online.
TAXI/UBER FROM LIBERIA AIRPORT TO SAMARA BEACH
The travel time by taxi from Liberia Airport to Samara is around 1 hour and 45 minutes and the taxi fare is around $130 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.
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BEST WAY FROM LIBERIA AIRPORT TO SAMARA (LIBERIA TO SAMARA) BUS VS VAN PROS AND CONS
The best way from Liberia airport to Samara is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 4 hours travel time. You will pay around $4 USD and walk outside the airport for 15 minutes to reach the Highway 21 to get the bus coming from Liberia.
The best way from Liberia airport to Samara is by van for $86 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 2 hours at the beach without any other transfer.
If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Liberia to Samara Beach is around $130 USD and 1 hour and 45 minutes travel time.
Happy Travels!
About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.
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