There are 3 ways to get from Jacó to Upala by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jacó to Lago Arenalbus La Fortuna
- Take the taxi from Lago Arenal to Upalataxi
4h 5m$420–450Drive 204 km
cheapest- Drive from Jacó to Upalacar 204 km
3h 16m$28–40Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Jacó to La Fortunabus La Fortuna
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to UpalaPrivate
7h 30m$590
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacó to Upala is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Jacó to Upala is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Jacó and Upala is 264 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Jacó to Upala without a car is to Bus and taxi which takes 4h 5m and costs $420 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Jacó to Upala, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacó to Upala is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Jacó to Upala.
There are 121+ hotels available in Upala.
What companies run services between Jacó, Costa Rica and Upala, Costa Rica?
There is no direct connection from Jacó to Upala. However, you can take the bus to Lago Arenal then take the taxi to Upala. Alternatively, you can drive from Jacó to Upala in around 3h 16m.
Bus from Jacó to Lago Arenal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
Bus from Jacó to La Fortuna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $290
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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