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

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  1. Bus via Partas Terminal Cubao

    best
    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Ampandulabus
    8h 10m
    ₱786–2,684

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Partas Bus Station Pasay to Ampandulabus
    8h 16m
    ₱776–2,637

  3. Drive 379.9 km

    1. Drive from Manila to Santacar379.9 km
    5h 29m
    ₱2,906–4,197

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manila to Santataxi379.9 km
    5h 29m
    ₱5,500–7,000

  5. Fly to Laoag International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Laoag International Airport (LAO)planeMNL - LAO
    2. Take the bus from Laoag to Ampandulabus
    5h 19m
    ₱2,836–9,973

  6. Bus via Vigan

    1. Take the bus from Cubao Viron Terminal to Viganbus
    13h 10m
    ₱990–1,069

  7. Fly to Tuguegarao Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Tuguegarao Airport (TUG)planeMNL - TUG
    2. Take the taxi from Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) to Santataxi
    6h 32m
    ₱6,416–15,723

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₱2,062Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Partas operates a bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Ampandula 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₱650–2,500 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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