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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose Airport to Upala

Composite routes from San Jose Airport to Upala

Cheapest
3 h 4 min
Car
182 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
133 km.
from $300.12
3 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
133 km.
from $323.75
6 h 42 min
134 km.
from $87.04

Transport providers

Other operators

Jayride

Phone:
+61 2 8520 3150
Website:
jayride.com/
Other from San Jose Airport to Upala

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$292.62
Plane from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$521.63

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
info@ridecr.com
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from La Fortuna to Upala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$216.23
Bus from Tamarindo to Upala
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$224.29
Bus from Alajuela to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$219.68

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from Alajuela to Upala
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.91–$12.72

mypinkbus

Email:
socialmedia@mypinkbus.com
Website:
mypinkbus.com/
Bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.27

Transpisa

Email:
contraloriaserviciostranspisa@hotmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from La Fortuna to Upala
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.18–$7.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala is to bus which costs $8.15 - $13.04 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 8m and costs $293.48 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Upala?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala. However, there are services departing from INVU Las Cañas and arriving at Upala via Alajuela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala?

The distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) and Upala is 161 km. The road distance is 186.5 km.

How do I travel from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $8.15 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala bus from?

San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, depart from Alajuela station.

Where does the San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala bus arrive?

San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, arrive at Upala station.

Can I drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from San Jose Airport (SJO) to Upala.

Where can I stay near Upala?

There are 83+ hotels available in Upala. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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