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

The cheapest way to get from Manila to Marcos is to bus via Laoag which costs ₱1,200 - ₱1,400 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manila to Marcos is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ₱3,900 - ₱12,000.

How far is it from Manila to Marcos?

The distance between Manila and Marcos is 451 km. The road distance is 470.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manila to Marcos without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 45m and costs ₱1,600 - ₱1,800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Manila to Marcos, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Manila to Marcos?

The best way to get from Manila to Marcos is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ₱3,900 - ₱12,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₱1,100 - ₱3,400 and takes 10h 4m.

Can I drive from Manila to Marcos?

Yes, the driving distance between Manila to Marcos is 471 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Manila to Marcos.

Where can I stay near Marcos?

There are 55+ hotels available in Marcos.

Manila to Marcos - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Manila to Marcos by plane, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)MNL - LAO
3h 5m
₱3,930–11,827
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Partas Bus Station Pasay to BatacLaoag
10h 4m
₱1,105–3,326
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from GV Florida Station Manila to Pasuquin
2. Take the taxi from Pasuquin to Marcos
8h 45m
₱1,650–1,800
Drive 470.6 km
1. Drive from Manila to Marcos470.6 km
7h 14m
₱3,605–5,207
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manila to Marcos470.6 km
7h 14m
₱7,000–8,500
Bus via Nueva Era
1. Take the bus from GV Florida Station Manila to Nueva Era
10h 20m
₱1,542–1,602
Bus via Laoag
1. Take the bus from Sampaloc, Manila to Laoag
11h 57m
₱1,200–1,328

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

₱2,096Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Marcos, Ilocos, Philippines?

Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Partas operates a bus from Partas Bus Station Pasay to Batac 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₱750–3,000 and the journey takes 9h 36m.

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