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How to get fromQuepos to Upalaby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Quepos to Upala by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manuel Antonio to Lago Arenalbus bus Private
    2. Take the taxi from Lago Arenal to Upalataxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $455–496

  2. Drive  269.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quepos to Upalacar car 269.2 km
    4h 26m
    $37–53

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manuel Antonio to La Fortunashuttle bus Private / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Transpisa La Fortuna to Terminal Municipal Upalabus bus 234 Ciudad Quesada
    9h 5m
    $324–438

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  • Distance: 312.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Quepos, Costa Rica and Upala, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Quepos to Upala. However, you can take the taxi to Manuel Antonio, take the bus to Lago Arenal, then take the taxi to Upala. Alternatively, you can drive from Quepos to Upala in around 4h 26m.

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