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.

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Liberia Airport to Samara options and 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.

  • 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.

Related Customer Reviews

We used Tropical Tours Shuttle to and from Liberia Airport to Samara. They were professional, accommodating, responsive, and pleasant. Getting through customs was taking longer than expected and while messaging them on Whatsapp, they assured us we would not miss our 3pm shuttle from the airport. And adjusting the private shuttle time back to airport was just a simple email. Both instances they were on time and a great way to travel.

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5.0
July 12, 2021
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Great service — would recommend and use again!

Our driver was on time to meet us at the Liberia airport. The drive to Samara went without incident and was comfortable. A few days before the return trip, I emailed the office to confirm pick up details; they responded quickly by email, confirming everything. For the return trip, the driver was a few minutes early (good) and again, it was a smooth voyage to the airport. Overall, we were happy with the transfer service.

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4.5
February 14, 2020
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Reliable and punctual service

Today will be the second time I have taken the Liberia Airport to Samara shared shuttle. If today runs as smooth it will be an easy ride in comfort. The shuttle has AC and (at least last ride) plenty of spare room. The driver and other passengers were all early so we got to Samara a half hour earlier than expected, in time for sunset. This time I even booked just the night before and had no issues. I will be taking them back to the airport at the end of my trip also. Well worth the $45

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5.0
January 6, 2020
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Excellent door-to-door service Liberia to Samara!

We took this shuttle service from Liberia to Samara. They picked us up at our hotel and they were right on time. Very efficient and got us right to our hotel in Samara. Definitely recommend to any travelers looking for a shuttle service!!!

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5.0
December 10, 2019
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Great shuttle service!

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A wonderful experience all the way around. The shuttle arrived at least an hour earlier than booked because they found out that we were there and waiting at the airport. Our driver, Mario, was friendly, efficient and a got us to our destination with no issues.

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5.0
September 04, 2019
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Transportation from Liberia to Samara

Service provided from online booking to Liberia airport pickup and to arrival at our destination in Samara most satisfactory. Shuttle vehicle in good condition. Drivers courteous and drove safely and responsibly. Would absolutely use this service again. John from Canada.

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5.0
January 11, 2019
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Review of Tropical Tours Shuttle

We booked ahead from Canada and flew into Liberia. Shuttle was there to pick us up when promised and gave us a direct route to Samara with a quick stop in Nicoya. Mario was the driver and he was excellent friendly helpful driver that took us right to our airbnb. We are here for one month. Would we use them again? Definitely !!!!!

Tripadvisor Rating
5.0
December 14, 2018
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One Way to Samara

I arranged for a pick up at Liberia for 6 and a drive to Samara and a return for 1 week later..our driver was delightful , the van was roomy and had wi-fi and music and we were on time going both ways…so much better than the hassles of car rentals…

Tripadvisor Rating
5.0
March 7, 2018
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Liberia to Samara

This was a 2 1/2 hour trip. We actually had 2 different drivers. We changed cars in Samara but then continued on our way. The drivers were very nice and we arrived at the airport in plenty of time for our flight.

Tripadvisor Rating
5.0
January 21, 2018
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Shuttle service to Liberia airport

Our driver was great . We were grateful he would pick us up late and get us to Samara before midnight

Tripadvisor Rating
5.0
January 5, 2018
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Late night shuttle