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How to get fromPuntarenas to Upalaby bus, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus via Bagaces

    best
    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Bagacesbus bus Puntarenas / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bagaces to San Isidro de Aguas Clarasbus bus 515 Liberia
    3h 36m
    $65–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Cañasbus bus Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Upalabus bus 1508 Upala / ...
    4h 33m
    $10–16

  3. Drive  152.7 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Upalacar car 152.7 km
    2h 25m
    $21–30

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Miramar to Cañasbus bus 505 San José
    2. Take the bus from Cañas to Upalabus bus 1508 Upala / ...
    5h 13m
    $14–19

  5. Shuttle, Bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Monteverde to La Fortunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Municipal Upalabus bus
    5h 20m
    $512–586

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Upala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Upala via Bagaces, Bagaces, and Aguas Claras in around 3h 36m.

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