There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Tarlac by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manila Caloocan to Tarlac
2h 57m₱190–350Drive 118.5 km
- Drive from Manila to Tarlac118.5 km
1h 36m₱905–1,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manila to Tarlac118.5 km
1h 36m₱1,800–2,200Bus via Araneta Center Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Araneta Center Bus Terminal to Philippine Rabbit Bus Terminal Tarlac
3h 7m₱240–270
Manila to Tarlac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Tarlac is to bus which costs ₱190 - ₱350 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Tarlac is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ₱900 - ₱1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manila Caloocan and arriving at Tarlac. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Manila and Tarlac is 114 km. The road distance is 118.5 km.
The best way to get from Manila to Tarlac without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ₱190 - ₱350.
The bus from Manila Caloocan to Tarlac takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Manila to Tarlac bus services, operated by Victory Liner, depart from Manila Caloocan station.
Manila to Tarlac bus services, operated by Victory Liner, arrive at Tarlac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manila to Tarlac is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Manila to Tarlac.
There are 72+ hotels available in Tarlac.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tarlac, Philippines?
Victory Liner operates a bus from Manila Caloocan to Tarlac every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₱220–350 and the journey takes 2h 57m. First North Luzon Transit also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +63 998 591 5102
- info@victoryliner.com
- Website
- victoryliner.com
Bus from Manila Caloocan to Tarlac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₱220–350
- Book at
- victoryliner.com
- Phone
- +63951 036 1679
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Manila Caloocan to Tarlac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₱190–220
- Website
- https://www.facebook.com/FirstNorthLuzonTransit
- prbl_co@yahoo.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Araneta Center Bus Terminal to Philippine Rabbit Bus Terminal Tarlac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₱240–270
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₱1,800–2,200
MGE Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 3636096
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Dollar Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 9212383
Basic Taxi
- Phone
- +63 2 352 7777
- Website
- facebook.com
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