Samara to San José Airport (SJO)
221 km (137 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the full 49 km into San José Airport (SJO).
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Daily shuttle connections to SJO airport. Book in advance for early flights.
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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Flight
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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