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How to get fromUpala to San Carlosby shuttle, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Upala to San Carlos by shuttle, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane SJO - VLN
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    12h 39m
    $982–1,339

  2. Bus to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cruzando La Calle, Frente A Una Terminal to Parada Antes Del Puentebus bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane FON - VLN
    3. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    23h 27m
    $272–1,241

  3. Bus, shuttle to Managua Airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Upala to La Cruzbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Granadashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)plane plane MGA - VLN
    4. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    18h 24m
    $776–985

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Jacinto Lara International Airport, bus, taxi

    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 Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM)plane plane SJO - BRM
    4. Take the bus from Barquisimeto to Sararebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Sarare to Apartaderotaxi taxi
    6. Take the bus from Apartadero to Parque San Carlosbus bus
    15h 30m

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    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 Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS)plane plane SJO - CCS
    4. Take the bus from Terminal La Bandera to Big Low Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Low Center to San Carlosbus bus
    16h 20m
    $976–1,804

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,079.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Upala, Costa Rica and San Carlos, Venezuela?

There is no direct connection from Upala to San Carlos. However, you can take the shuttle to La Fortuna, take the shuttle to Alajuela, walk to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parada Antes Del Puente, walk to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) airport, fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), walk to Ibarren Borges, take the line 2 bus to Henry Ford, take the taxi to Big Low Center, then take the bus to San Carlos.

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