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How to get fromJacó to Upalaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Jacó to Upala by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Lago Arenalbus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take the taxi from Lago Arenal to Upalataxi taxi
    4h 5m
    $410–450

  2. Drive 204 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacó to Upalacar car 204 km
    3h 16m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to La Fortunabus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upalashuttle bus Private
    7h 30m
    $590

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Jacó, Costa Rica and Upala, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Jacó to Upala. However, you can take the bus to Lago Arenal then take the taxi to Upala. Alternatively, you can drive from Jacó to Upala in around 3h 16m.

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