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How to get fromSan Jose to Upalaby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Upala by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SJC - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upalashuttle bus
    13h 34m
    $742–1,262

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to La Cruzbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Cruz to Upalabus bus
    4d 23h
    $394–514

  3. Drive 5,693.3 km

    1. Drive from San Jose to Upalacar car 5,693.3 km
    2d 20h
    $764–1,103

  4. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SFO - SJO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upalashuttle bus
    13h 15m
    $995–1,530

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SFO - LIR
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Upalashuttle bus
    14h
    $931–1,579

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Managua Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    3. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Mayoreo to San Carlosbus bus
    4. Drive from San Carlos to Upalacar car
    15h 48m
    $784–945

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane SJC - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Upalashuttle bus
    14h 49m
    $908–1,812

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane SFO - FON
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Upalashuttle bus
    14h 18m
    $525–1,043

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,032.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Upala, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Upala via Los Angeles Union Station, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Managua, Terminal Managua - CCA, and La Cruz in around 4d 23h.

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