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How to get fromUpala to Alajuelaby shuttle, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly

    best
    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
    2h 39m
    $459–544

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Upala to Alajuelabus bus Alajuela
    4h 30m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 180 km

    1. Drive from Upala to Alajuelacar car 180 km
    2h 53m
    $25–35

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Upala to La Fortunashuttle bus Private
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus Private / ...
    2h 27m
    $558

  5. Shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Upala to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane TNO - SJO
    3h 36m
    $561–614

La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

Transnorte de Upala operates a bus from Upala to Alajuela 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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