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Upala, Costa Rica → Alajuela, Costa Rica

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Upala to Alajuela

Composite routes from Upala to Alajuela

Cheapest
3 h 2 min
Car
182 km.
from $10
Other
7 h 4 min
132 km.
from $13.78

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$304.35

SANSA

Website:
flysansa.com/
Plane from La Fortuna Arenal Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$239.13
Plane from Tamarindo Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$304.35

Bus operators

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Email:
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$179.02
Bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$181.88
Bus from Upala to Tamarindo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$185.68

Transnorte de Upala

Phone:
+506 2673 0612
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/transnorte-de-upala-s-a
Bus from Upala to Alajuela
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Transportes San Carlos

Phone:
+506 8356 1555
Email:
Website:
yoviajocr.com/company/autotransportes-san-jose-a-venecia-de-san-carlos-s-a
Bus from Ciudad Quesada to Puente
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.07

Transpisa

Email:
Website:
facebook.com/transpisa
Bus from Upala to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.72–$5.98
Bus from La Fortuna to Ciudad
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74–$3.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Upala to Alajuela?

The cheapest way to get from Upala to Alajuela is to bus which costs $7.07 - $10.33 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upala to Alajuela?

The fastest way to get from Upala to Alajuela is to shuttle which takes 2h 27m and costs $360.90 .

Is there a direct bus between Upala and Alajuela?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Upala and arriving at Alajuela. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Upala to Alajuela?

The distance between Upala and Alajuela is 161 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

How do I travel from Upala to Alajuela without a car?

The best way to get from Upala to Alajuela without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $7.07 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Upala to Alajuela?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Upala to Alajuela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upala to Alajuela bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Upala to Alajuela?

The best way to get from Upala to Alajuela is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $7.07 - $10.33 . There are no good options to train or fly between Upala to Alajuela.

Where does the Upala to Alajuela bus arrive?

Upala to Alajuela bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, arrive at Alajuela station.

Can I drive from Upala to Alajuela?

Yes, the driving distance between Upala to Alajuela is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Upala to Alajuela.

Where can I stay near Alajuela?

There are 726+ hotels available in Alajuela. Prices start at $75.22 per night.
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