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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Upalaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Upala by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Liberia to Terminal de buses Upalabus bus 509
    4h 23m
    $11–15

  2. Bus via Upala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550 Nicoya
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Upalabus bus Liberia
    4h 24m
    $8–13

  3. Drive 127.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Upalacar car 127.6 km
    2h 32m
    $18–25

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 167.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Upala, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Santa Cruz to Terminal de buses Upala via Terminal Municipal de Liberia in around 4h 23m.

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