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One way of getting into and out of Playa Samara is to use the little planes of Sansa airlines. I was pressed for time, so decided to use them. It's a 30 minute flight from here to San Jose. The 'airport' consists of a corrugated tin roof alongside the road across from Playa Carillo a 5 minute cab ride away. The landing strip is hardened dirt, and the Cessna plane seats about 15 people. You get a great view when taking off and landing since they take off right over the beach. Worked fine for me.
Ticket was about $75. You land in San Jose right next to the big airport of Santamaria.
Updated Nov 22, 2008
Website: http://www.flysansa.com/?source=google&gclid=CIH_uIHXiJcCFQv7agodMX9u_A
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The main bus company that serves Samara to and from San Jose is ALFARO.
They offer daily service FROM San Jose to Samara at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm and the return bus leaves Samara for SJ at 4:30 am and 8:30 am. The special Sunday services leaves Samara at 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.
The service is fairly direct and only stops occasionally to pick up or drop off local passengers. They stop in Nicoya and make one rest stop. The trip is approximately 5 hours though this can depend on traffic, weather and road conditions.
The price is 2800 colones or a bit more than $6. Best to buy tickets in advance to ensure a seat and also best to call in advance to confirm times
Written Jun 30, 2006
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