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

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Upala by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    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

  2. Drive 152.7 km

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

  3. Bus via Liberia

    1. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Upalabus bus Liberia
    5h
    $11–17

  4. 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: 155 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Puntarenas to Upala via Cañas in around 4h 33m.

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