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How to get fromGuatuso to Upalaby bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Guatuso to Upala by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de buses Upalabus bus 515
    4h 57m
    $86–104

  2. Drive 186.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guatuso to Upalacar car 186.5 km
    3h 38m
    $25–37

  3. Fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SJO - FON
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upalashuttle bus
    3h 4m
    $540–638

  4. Bus via San José

    1. Take the bus from Puriscal to Terminal Tralapabus bus 145 San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Terminal de buses Upalabus bus 515
    7h 1m
    $30–37

  5. Fly to Tamarindo Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Upalashuttle bus
    4h 1m
    $642–739

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Guatuso, San José, Costa Rica and Upala, Costa Rica?

Transnorte de Upala operates a bus from Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de buses Upala 4 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 4h.

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