What is the cheapest way to get from Lucena to Manila?

The cheapest way to get from Lucena to Manila is to train which costs ₱85 - ₱160 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucena to Manila?

The fastest way to get from Lucena to Manila is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₱1,000 - ₱1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Lucena and Manila?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dalahican Terminal and arriving at Manila Cubao Jam Liner. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Lucena and Manila?

No, there is no direct train from Lucena to Manila. However, there are services departing from Lucena and arriving at Paco via San Pablo and Calamba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Lucena to Manila?

The distance between Lucena and Manila is 131 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.

How do I travel from Lucena to Manila without a car?

The best way to get from Lucena to Manila without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ₱180 - ₱250.

How long does it take to get from Lucena to Manila?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Lucena to Manila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucena to Manila bus from?

Lucena to Manila bus services, operated by Jam, depart from Dalahican Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Lucena to Manila train from?

Lucena to Manila train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, depart from Lucena station.

Train or bus from Lucena to Manila?

The best way to get from Lucena to Manila is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₱85 - ₱160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱170 - ₱300 and takes 4h.

Where does the Lucena to Manila bus arrive?

Lucena to Manila bus services, operated by Jam, arrive at Manila Cubao Jam Liner station.

Where does the Lucena to Manila train arrive?

Lucena to Manila train services, operated by Philippine National Railways, arrive at San Pablo station.

Can I drive from Lucena to Manila?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucena to Manila is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Lucena to Manila.

Where can I stay near Manila?

There are 11043+ hotels available in Manila.

Lucena to Manila - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Lucena to Manila by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lucena to San PabloLucena
2. Take the bus from San Pablo City to Manila Cubao Jam Liner
3h 36m
₱182–243
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lucena to San Pablo
2. Take the train from San Pablo to Calamba
3. Take the train from Calamba to Paco
6h 10m
₱87–153
Drive 132.1 km
1. Drive from Lucena to Manila132.1 km
2h 1m
₱1,007–1,454
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lucena to Manila132.1 km
2h 1m
₱2,000–2,400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dalahican Terminal to Manila Cubao Jam Liner
4h
₱170–300

Lucena to Manila by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

₱182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Lucena, Philippines and Manila, Philippines?

You can take a train from Lucena to Paco via San Pablo and Calamba in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Jam operates a bus from Dalahican Terminal to Manila Cubao Jam Liner hourly. Tickets cost ₱240–300 and the journey takes 4h. Superlines also services this route every 3 hours.

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