What is the cheapest way to get from Upala to Los Chiles?

The cheapest way to get from Upala to Los Chiles is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upala to Los Chiles?

The fastest way to get from Upala to Los Chiles is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Upala and Los Chiles?

No, there is no direct bus from Upala to Los Chiles. However, there are services departing from Upala and arriving at Los Chiles via Muelle del San Carlos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Upala to Los Chiles?

The distance between Upala and Los Chiles is 166 km. The road distance is 61.4 km.

How do I travel from Upala to Los Chiles without a car?

The best way to get from Upala to Los Chiles without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $12 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Upala to Los Chiles?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Upala to Los Chiles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upala to Los Chiles bus from?

Upala to Los Chiles bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, depart from Upala station.

Where does the Upala to Los Chiles bus arrive?

Upala to Los Chiles bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, arrive at Muelle del San Carlos station.

Can I drive from Upala to Los Chiles?

Yes, the driving distance between Upala to Los Chiles is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Upala to Los Chiles.

Where can I stay near Los Chiles?

There are 14+ hotels available in Los Chiles.

Upala to Los Chiles - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Upala to Los Chiles by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Upala to Muelle del San Carlosbus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Muelle del San Carlos to Los Chilesbus 288 Los Chiles
3h 19m
$12–18
Drive 61.4 km
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1. Drive from Upala to Los Chilescar 61.4 km
1h 29m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upala to Los Chilestaxi 61.4 km
1h 29m
$120–160
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Terminal Transpisa La Fortunabus 234 Ciudad Quesada
2. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Los Chilesshuttle Private
4h 8m
$255–259

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Distance: 166.1 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Upala, Costa Rica and Los Chiles, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Upala to Los Chiles via Muelle del San Carlos in around 3h 19m.

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