Costa Rica route
Liberia Airport to Samara Shuttle Bus
Shared shuttle
$50 per person
Private shuttle
$140 per trip
Local Operator
Based in Santa Teresa
Certified Company
Insured and professional
Family Owned
Personal local service
Reliable Service
Door-to-door travel
Route overview
Tropical Tours Shuttles: from Liberia Airport to Samara, we offer daily shared shuttle bus services and private minibus transportation. Price ranges starting at: $50 per person on shared shuttles departing at 09:00am and 03:00pm. $140 per trip for a private minibus. It’s a 3 hours (depending on the road conditions) ride from Liberia Airport LIR in Guanacaste 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.
Select your service to Samara:
Shared shuttle selection
$50 per person
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- 09:00am
- Travel time
- 3 hours
- Arrival time
- 12:00 pm
$50 per person
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- 03:00pm
- Travel time
- 3 hours
- Arrival time
- 6:00 pm
Private shuttle selection
$140 per trip
Door-to-door
- Departing time
- Flexible
- Travel time
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Arrival time
- 2 hours 30 minutes later
Liberia Airport LIR to Samara options and details
Shared Shuttle from Liberia Airport LIR to Samara details:
- Bus departure time from LIR terminal: 09:00am and 03:00pm
- Departure place: at your location (hotel, hostel or rental house) in Liberia Airport
- Bus arrival time at Samara beach area: 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm
- Trip estimate duration: 3 hours
- Shuttle service frequency: daily service
- Vehicle: 10 to 15 passenger minibus
- Price per person: $50
- Surfboard fees: $15 per board under 6 feet; $20 per board 6 feet or larger.
- No ferry is required for this route.
Additional information:
- This service is operated by Tropical Tours Shuttles. Normally our vehicles are branded with our logo.
- Bus stops are provided along the way in specific locations.
- Our door-to-door minibus shuttle service will take you safely and directly from your hotel, hostel or rental house in Liberia Airport to Samara beach in Costa Rica.
- Surfboards on shared shuttles are $15 each for boards under 6 feet and $20 each for boards 6 feet or larger.
- We set a departing time for each destination, however the minibus has to go through town picking everyone up and that takes a few extra minutes.
- Costa Rica is a beautiful country, but the infrastructure is uncertain and our geography does not help either, so some sections of the route may include bumpy and dusty roads on your way to Samara.
Private Shuttle from Liberia Airport LIR to Samara details:
- Private shuttle departure time from LIR terminal: Flexible pickup time
- Departure place: at your location (hotel, hostel or rental house) in Liberia Airport
- Private shuttle arrival time at Samara beach area: about 2 hours 30 minutes after departure
- Trip estimate duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Private service frequency: on request with advance reservation
- Private minibus price per trip: $140
- Surfboards: Included at no extra charge on private shuttles.
- No ferry is required for this route.
Additional information:
- Private driver and door-to-door transportation from Liberia Airport to Samara beach are included.
- Base price covers up to 4 passengers; additional passengers are $25 each.
- Late-night pickups may include a $50 after-hours charge.
- Advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.
Tripadvisor
Liberia Airport to Samara
We got a private shuttle to Samara from the Liberia airport. Our flight arrived early and I texted the office about having the driver come earlier than scheduled, and he did. The ride was pleasant and uneventful. I am fully pleased with the service.
Greg D
Tripadvisor
Safe and Reliable
My ride from Liberia to Samara was on time and comfortable - wonderful after a long flight to be delivered at the doorstep of my destination. I immoderately booked them for the return trip to the airport.
Tamara W
Tripadvisor
Great service- Would recommend and use again!
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.
joelferris
Tripadvisor
Reliable and Punctual Service
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.
Weerobbie
Tripadvisor
Excellent door to door service Liberia to Samara!
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.
Happy T
Tripadvisor
Great shuttle service!
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!!!
Jason
Tripadvisor
Transportation from Liberia to Samara
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.
PlatoWinn
Tripadvisor
Review of Tropical Tours Shuttle
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..
JCM P
Tripadvisor
One Way to Samara
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 !!!!!
snowbuzzard
Tripadvisor
Shuttle to Liberia airport from Samara CR
I took the Shuttle to Liberia airport from Samara In Costa Rica... the chauffeur was nice, to much air conditioning on the first shuttle... we had a transfer somewhere on our way there...
319isabellep
Tripadvisor
Liberia 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...
T0m279
Tripadvisor
First 1/2 was Great, Second 1/2 was terrifying.
Our first leg of the shuttle service - from Liberia - was great. Then we switched drivers because our original shuttle was headed to Nicoya and we were en route to Samara. This drive was much more mountainous and bumpy and our driver was just FLYING down the roads, just generally had an impatient demeanor. It was like a cliche out of country experience, we've all heard of them. But we had an infant with us, without a child seat and that made it even more vulnerable feeling for us. We did land safely, obviously. But...yeah, would much rather just rent a car next time if the odds are 50/50 for having a safe ride. (which we did on the way back.) The actual vans that the shuttle uses are very nice though, seem stable and drive well. Wifi available on shuttle too.
ceecee2018
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