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How to get fromSan José to Punta Uvaby shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Punta Uva by shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Limón International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Upala to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane SJO - LIO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Limon Airport to Punta de Uvashuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $789–846

  2. Drive 363.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San José to Punta Uvacar car 363.5 km
    5h 35m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal de buses Upala to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Atlántico Norte to Punta de Uvabus bus San José – Manzanillo
    11h 8m
    $58–74

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus bus 234 Ciudad Quesada
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Cahuitashuttle bus Puerto viejo/Cahuita
    9h 57m
    $433–443

  5. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly, bus, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Upala to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane FON - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    8h 29m
    $555–1,057

  6. Drive, shuttle

    1. Drive from San José to Monteverdecar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus Private
    6h 55m
    $789–796

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Limón International Airport (LIO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San José to Punta Uva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 395.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between San José, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Punta Uva, Costa Rica?

You can take a vehicle from San José to Punta de Uva via Terminal de buses Upala and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 11h 8m.

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