Liberia Airport to Samara Shuttle Bus

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Tropical Tours Shuttles: from Liberia Airport LIR to Samara we offer daily shared shuttle bus services and private minibus transportation. Price ranges to Samara beach starting at: $50 per person on shared shuttles departing at 09:00am and 3:00pm. $125 per trip for a private minibus. It’s a 2 1/2 hour ride from Liberia Airport LIR Terminal in Costa Rica to Samara beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Our door to door minibus shuttle service will take you safe and directly from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport LIR and Liberia Town to your hotel, hostel or rental house in Samara beach, such as:

  • The Hideaway Hotel
  • Fenix Hotel
  • Lodge Las Ranas
  • Hotel Belvedere
  • Hotel Samara Pacific Lodge
  • Hotel Flying Crocodile
  • Hotel Giada
  • Hotel Samara Inn
  • Rancho De La Playa
  • Hotel Sol Samara
  • Hotel Villas Playa Samara
  • Hotel Samara Beach
  • Kiban’s Surf Hostel
  • Hotel Las Brisas del Pacifico
  • Casitas LazDivaz
  • Samara Palm Lodge
  • El Pequeno Gecko Verde
  • Hotel Entre Dos Aguas
  • La Mansion Bed & Breakfast
  • Hotel Casa del Mar Samara
  • Casa Amarilla
  • Locanda Samara
  • Camp Supertramp
  • Hostel El Cactus
  • Hostel Matilori
  • and more…


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Liberia Airport to Samara options and details

Shared Shuttle from Liberia Airport to Samara details:

  • Bus departure times from Liberia Airport: 09:00am and 03:00pm
  • Bus arrival time at Samara area: 10:30am and 05:30pm
  • Trip estimate duration: 2 1/2 hours
  • Departure place: our minibus will wait for you right outside the terminal where the mini market is located (our vehicles are branded with the Tropical Tours Shuttles logo)
  • Shuttle service frequency: daily service
  • Normally this service is provided on a 10 to 15 passenger minibus
  • Price per person: $50

Additional information:

  • This service is operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles company.
  • We know customs and flight delays are very common, that’s why we provide a 20 minute window in case you need some extra time to make it to the minibus. However, please let us know beforehand so we can be aware.
  • Remember that surfboards are allowed at no extra charge in our minibuses.
  • Costa Rica is a beautiful country, but the infrastructure is uncertain and our geography doesn’t help either, that’s why in some sections of the route you will have to go through bumpy and dusty roads on your way to Samara in Guanacaste.

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Private Shuttle from Liberia Airport to Samara details:

  • You choose the departure time from Liberia Airport LIR
  • Departure place: our minibus will wait for you right outside the terminal where the mini market is located (our vehicles are branded with the Tropical Tours Shuttles logo)
  • Trip estimate duration: 2 1/2 hours
  • Shuttle service includes your private driver
  • Normally this service is provided on a 10 to 15 passenger minibus if you are more than 15 people we can also provide a larger vehicle
  • Price for one way is: $125

Additional information:

  • Bus stops are provided along the way in case you need it.
  • Our minibuses can carry up to 10 persons, however after 4 persons there is an extra charge of $20 per person.
  • Tropical Tours Shuttles will pick you up at any time with the private shuttle service, just make your reservation 24 hours before departure and we will meet you at the established time. Please note that pickups between 9:00pm and 6:00am will have an extra charge of $20 due to the time.

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