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

The cheapest way to get from Upala to Turrialba is to bus via Alajuela which costs $12 - $18 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Upala to Turrialba is to shuttle and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $288 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Upala and Turrialba?

No, there is no direct bus from Upala to Turrialba. However, there are services departing from Upala and arriving at Turrialba via Mercado Borbón, Gimnasio Nacional and San Jose Terminal Transtusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Upala to Turrialba?

The distance between Upala and Turrialba is 265 km. The road distance is 266.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Upala to Turrialba without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Upala to Turrialba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upala to Turrialba bus from?

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

Where does the Upala to Turrialba bus arrive?

Upala to Turrialba bus services, operated by Transnorte de Upala, arrive at Terminal Atlántico Norte station.

Can I drive from Upala to Turrialba?

Yes, the driving distance between Upala to Turrialba is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Upala to Turrialba.

Where can I stay near Turrialba?

There are 137+ hotels available in Turrialba.

Upala to Turrialba - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Upala to Turrialba by bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Upala to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus 1508 San José / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
6h 17m
$14–18
Bus via Quesada
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal Upala to Terminal San Carlosbus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Quesada to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus
3. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus
8h 45m
$10–19
Drive 266.5 km
1. Drive from Upala to Turrialbacar 266.5 km
4h 15m
$36–52
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Upala to San Joséshuttle Private
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
4h 1m
$289–290
Bus via Alajuela
1. Take the bus from Upala to Alajuelabus Alajuela
2. Take the bus from San Jose Terminal Transtusa to Turrialbabus 302 Direct
7h 19m
$13–17

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upala to Turrialba.

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Distance: 265.3 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Upala to Turrialba via Terminal Atlántico Norte, Mercado Borbón, Gimnasio Nacional, Terminal Cartago, and San Jose Terminal Transtusa in around 6h 17m.

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